HC Deb 16 March 1917 vol 91 c1437
Mr. BONAR LAW

I take this opportunity of saying that I propose to put down a Motion on Monday expressing the sympathy of the House with His Majesty and the Royal Family in the death of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Connaught.

Commander WEDGWOOD

Are we to have no message of sympathy with the Russian Duma?

Mr. BONAR LAW

My hon. Friend need be in no anxiety on that point, but I think he will recognise that we must see the situation a little more clearly.

Mr. LYNCH

May I ask whether steps will be taken to recognise officially the new Government?

Mr. BONAR LAW

That question is really answered by the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend just now.