§ 5. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the British Government or the Allies take cognisance of the provisional government of Russia of which Mr. Avksentieff is president and Mr. Maklakoff the ambassador in Paris; where is the present seat of this provisional government; whether 2271 Mr. Nabokoff is its representative in this country; and whether this provisional government is recognised or supported with funds, military aid, or otherwise by Great Britain?
§ Lord R. CECILHis Majesty's Government have not recognised the Government referred to, which is, I believe, now at Omsk, and consequently have not recognised M. Nabokoff as its representative here. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. KINGIf there is no recognition, are communications passing between the British Government and the Provisional Government at Omsk?
§ Lord R. CECILI do not think that arises out of this question.