HC Deb 28 December 1919 vol 123 cc1245-6
2. Brigadier-General CROFT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps have now been taken to provide food for British prisoners in Russia; and whether the bon. Member for Leeds has had special instructions to arrange for the exchange of officers and men who are suffering from illness and wounds, and who are not capable of taking any further part in fighting?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

In reply to the first part or the hon. and gallant Gentleman's question, I would refer to the statement made yesterday. As regards the second part, the hon. Member for South-East Leeds will be requested to raise in further conversations with M. Litvinoff the cases of officers and men suffering from wounds and illness.

Mr. W. THORNE

Can the hon. Gentle, man state whether the exacting conditions imposed by the Russian Ambassador have been the cause of the failure of negotiations between the Russian Ambassador and the hon. Member for Leeds (Mr. O'Grady)?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

That is the impression left on the mind of the Government.