§ 14. Mr. KINGasked whether operations on the Murman coast have been undertaken on a clear and definite understanding embodied in any written memorandum or correspondence between the Allies or any of them and any Russian Government; and whether any statement on the Murman coast expedition will be made on the forthcoming Vote of Credit?
§ Mr. KINGIs the memorandum of agreement published in this morning's papers, which really is an answer to this question, not authentic?
Mr. BALFOURI have no information upon that point. There are great difficulties of telegraphic communication with our officials on the Murman coast and Russia generally. I do not at all deny or affirm the accuracy of the statement which appears in the Press. We have not received any information on the subject.
§ Mr. KINGHas the Foreign Office actually no knowledge of any agreement with reference to this matter, and is it quite in the dark with regard to the published agreement or alleged agreement which appears in the papers this morning?