§ Sir WILLIAM BYLESasked whether Miss Malecka, a British subject who was arrested some months ago in Russia and charged with being a member of an illegal society, is still in confinement; whether she was travelling on a British passport; whether she was only arrested on suspicion; and whether the British Embassy at St. Petersburg is instructed to afford her whatever protection is possible?
Mr. McKINNON WOODMiss Malecka is still in confinement. She is provided with a British passport. She was arrested on a charge of conspiring against the Russian Government. His Majesty's Embassy at St. Petersburg have taken steps to afford her whatever protection is possible. As a result of representations made by His Majesty's Ambassador, permission has 779 been given to the British Consul at Warsaw to visit her unofficially, and he has done so. Representations have also been made with a view to hasten the trial, and the Russian Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs has promised to do his best to ensure that this shall be done.
§ Sir W. BYLESIs she still in prison?
Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTIn view of the fact that Miss Malecka is by law a British subject will the right hon. Gentleman press for permission for the British Consul to make an official visit?
Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTWill the Russian Government deny that she is a British subject in the view of this country?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe Russian Government will not deny that in the view of the British Government she is a British subject, but in their own view she is a Russian and not a British subject.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYHow long will this lady be kept in prison without a trial?