§ 1. Mr. HOGGEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he can give the exact particulars of the Czar's 928 ukase with regard to the sale of spirituous liquors in Russia; and whether he can also give particulars with regard to France?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Edward Grey)I have recently instructed His Majesty's representatives at Petrograd and Bordeaux to obtain for me particulars in regard to temperance reforms. As soon as these particulars reach me I will communicate with the hon. Member.