HC Deb 19 March 1917 vol 91 cc1538-9
41. Mr. KING

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the speeches made in the Duma recently concerning the injustices suffered by Russian Jews and the policy concerning them announced in the utterances of Mr. Miliukov, the new Foreign Minister of Russia; and whether, in view of recent changes in the Government of Russia, he will consult Mr. Miliukov before proceeding further with the elaboration of an agreement whereby Russian subjects are to be deported to Russia?

Sir G. CAVE

The negotiations referred to in the question are in the hands of the Foreign Office.

Mr. W. THORNE

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think now, in the face of the political amnesty in Russia, that all Russian and Polish Jews should either go back or enlist in the Army in this country?

Sir G. CAVE

That is the view already announced by His Majesty's Government.

Commander WEDGWOOD

Have any steps been taken in this country to get into touch with free Russia?

Sir G. CAVE

That is hardly a question I can answer.

Mr. KING

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a question on this subject was addressed to the Foreign Office, and they asked me to address it to the Home Office; and when I addressed it to the Home Office, they asked me to address it to the Foreign Office?