§ 4. Sir JOHN RANDLESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has been able to secure for British subjects in Russia of the Jewish faith the removal of the restrictions hitherto imposed; if not, will he, in view of American action, take steps in this direction?
§ Sir E. GREYNo steps have been taken by His Majesty's Government in the matter, as unless it can be shown that British subjects of the Jewish faith are treated less favourably than those of other countries, there is no right under treaty to intervene. I am unaware that recent American action has led to any results.
§ Sir J. RANDLESHas not the right hon. Gentleman had his attention drawn to particulars showing that these Jews are under certain disabilities as compared with other British citizens and American subjects?
§ Sir E. GREYMy attention and the attention of the British Government has been drawn to the subject more than once during the last fifty years. It has been very carefully considered on previous occasions. What I do not understand is that Jewish subjects of British nationality are more unfavourably treated in Russia in every respect than Jewish subjects of other nationalities, or than those of American nationality.