§ 24. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether M. Nabokoff, the Russian Minister who has been repudiated by the Russian Government, is still being supported with funds supplied by the British Government; if so, on what date was the last payment made to him; how much has been advanced during the last twelve months; whether any conditions as to repayment of the advances have been agreed upon; whether any part of the moneys advanced is designated for Russian officers stranded in this country; and whether he has received any complaints as to the way in which Russian officers receive or are refused grants of money?
Mr. BALFOURThe last advance to M. Nabokoff was made on the 18th of this month. The total amount advanced during the last twelve months for the maintenance of the Russian Embassy is £4,230 9s. The answer to the fourth part of the question is in the negative. With regard to the fifth part, I understand that certain moneys have been advanced through M. Nabokoff for Russian officers stranded in this country, but I have no particulars. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.