HC Deb 11 February 1915 vol 69 c698
1. Mr. KING

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Russian Government has made any alterations since the War commenced in the regulations affecting the admission of foreigners to Russian territory; and whether persons of the Jewish faith are now permitted to enter Russia?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Edward Grey)

I have not heard of any alteration in this matter.

Mr. KING

Will the right hon Gentleman make inquiry into the matter as it affects a great number of our citizens?

Sir J. D. REES

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether questions are asked in the Russian Parliament regarding the Irish or the suffragette question or other matters of domestic controversy in this country?

Sir E. GREY

That I cannot say. In answer to my hon. Friend who has put the question it may be asked, whether he realises that at a time like this it is absolutely impossible for us to take up any question dealing with these internal topics.

Mr. KING

Is it a question of internal affairs to—.[HON. MEMBERS: "Order."]

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