§ 4. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can state the nature, source, authority, and conditions of the Russian request for assistance which has led up to Allied armed forces now co-operating on the Murman coast; and what Powers have contributed to the forces now in that field of war?
§ Lord R. CECILThe answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. KINGCan some public statement be made before long, on some Vote of Credit, in view of the fact that we have developed now a new front, and that no information whatever has been given to the public officially?
§ Lord R. CECILI do not think there is any anxiety about it.
§ Mr. KINGThat is not quite the point. Is it usual for the Allies to develop a new front, and a new campaign, with obviously new intentions, without any public announcement or information being given?
§ Lord R. CECILIt is a matter which must be determined by military considerations.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member has had his answer.