HC Deb 17 April 1917 vol 92 cc1494-5
10. Mr. KING

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the number of Russian subjects in this land anxious to return to Russia forthwith and that many of these men, being of military age, want to fight for their native soil, which is invaded, rather than fight for this country, which has been throughout this War secure from invasion; and whether he will make a statement as to the facilities open or shortly to be opened whereby the return of these Russians to Russia may both delight and strengthen our Russian Allies?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Brace)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answers given him on the 21st March and the 29th March. I am not in a position to make any further statement at present.

Mr. COWAN

Will the hon. Gentleman say whether the alleged immunity of this country from invasion is in any degree due to the efforts of the hon. Member for North Somerset (Mr. King) and his Friends?

Mr. KING

On a point of Order, Mr. Deputy-Speaker. Is that a question that arises?

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER

Order, order!