HC Deb 02 July 1919 vol 117 cc951-2
35. Captain ORMSBY-GORE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Bolshevik Govevn- ment of Moscow have abandoned the Socialist policy of nationalisation of land in that part of Russia now under control of the Red Armies, and have re-established private ownership by peasant proprietors; and whether they have still further abandoned their avowed principles by allowing money deposited in savings banks and co-operative societies to earn interest at 5 per cent.?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I regret that I have no reliable information to confirm or refute the reports to which the hon. and gallant Member refers.

Colonel L'ESTRANGE MALONE

Will the Government consider the question of sending out. a Commission to ascertain the truth?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I will make representations to that effect.