§ 1. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on what date Mr. Lockhart returned from Russia; whether he has yet presented his Report; if so, can its main purport be stated; if he has not 2467 yet reported, what reason can be given for this delay; and whether he will be asked to expedite it?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Balfour)Mr. Lockhart reached this country on 19th October, and has submitted a Report, which is now under consideration by His Majesty's Government. The answer to the third part of the question is in the negative, and the rest does not arise.
§ Mr. KINGIs it proposed to issue through the Press Bureau or otherwise any of the contents or results of Mr. Lockhart's Report?
§ Mr. BALFOURSo far I have not come to any decision on that point. It is possible I may publish something.