§ 41. Mr. KINGasked 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. CAVEThe negotiations referred to in the question are in the hands of the Foreign Office.
§ Mr. W. THORNEDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think now, in the face of the political amnesty in Russia, that 1539 all Russian and Polish Jews should either go back or enlist in the Army in this country?
§ Sir G. CAVEThat is the view already announced by His Majesty's Government.
§ Commander WEDGWOODHave any steps been taken in this country to get into touch with free Russia?
§ Sir G. CAVEThat is hardly a question I can answer.
§ Mr. KINGIs 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?