HC Deb 13 February 1919 vol 112 c242
1. Mr. WILSON-FOX

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, having regard to the ignorance which prevails in this country with regard to the true state of affairs in Russia, and to the effects which the régime of the Bolshevists has had upon the social and economic life of the country, His Majesty's Government will cause to be published at the earliest moment such official information as they are in a position to give upon this matter, so that a true picture of the conditions prevailing may be presented to the people of this country?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Cecil Harmsworth)

The question of publishing the Reports which we have received from Russia with regard to the affects of the Bolshevist régime is under consideration.

9. Sir WILLIAM BULL

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has now received any Report from Mr. Bruce Lockhart or any other Consular representative of thin country now or formerly in Russia on the effects of the Bolshevist régime on industry and commerce which can be made available for the public?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Reports have been received from Mr. Bruce Lockhart and certain other Consular representatives of this country who were formerly in Russia. The question of their publication in still under consideration.

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