§ 79. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Prime Minister whether he had seen General Gough or read his views as set forth in the Press as to the Russian position to-day, the need of a settlement with the Soviet Government and the danger of a union between the anti-revolutionaries and their cousins the Junkers of Prussia; and, if not, would he summon the General to a consultation?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am not aware that General Gough has expressed the views indicated in the question.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODHas the right hon. Gentleman not consulted General Gough or seen him since his return, and has he not read the reports in the Press, signed by General Gough, as to his views on this question?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have seen reports from General Gough, but nothing to indicate that he holds these opinions.
Lieut.-Colonel MALONEIs it not a fact that General Gough reported on this matter in these terms when he returned in July and was relieved of his command for that cause?
§ Sir M. DOCKRELLIs it intended to take the English chaplain from Odessa into consultation too?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWould it not be possible for the right hon. Gentleman to consult General Gough about these matters so as to get up-to-date information?
§ The PRIME MINISTERGeneral Gough has returned for some time, and he has sent in reports, but there is nothing in them to bear out the suggestion contained in the question.