HC Deb 11 April 1918 vol 104 cc1612-3
7. Mr. LEES-SMITH

asked whether British and Japanese troops have been landed at Vladivostok; whether the United Stales Government has expressed its approval of the landing; and what is the reason for the landing?

Lord R. CECIL

As a result of the murder of Japanese subjects by bands of robbers, parties have been landed from the British and Japanese warships at Vladivostok for the protection of the British Consulate and Japanese subjects. His Majesty's Government have no reason to think that the American Government do not approve this action, which is of purely local significance, and has been undertaken with the sole object of protecting life and property.

Mr. LEES-SMITH

Has an assurance been given that, as soon as order has been restored in Vladivostok, those troops will be with drawn?

Lord R. CECIL

I should like to have notice of that question.

Mr. KING

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us the locality in which these alleged murders have occurred?

Lord R. CECIL

I understand in Vladivostok.