HC Deb 21 July 1919 vol 118 cc892-3
61. Major GLYN

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government have any information in regard to the number of German officers and men who are now In Russia and engaged in the reorganisation and training of the forces of the Russian Soviet Government; and, in view of the need for a perfectly clear and defined policy being announced and adhered to in regard to Allied action in Russia and also in order to regulate and administer the supplies of food and material that have been promised to various anti-Bolshevik forces, he will consider the desirability of the establishment of a central Allied executive council who will have full powers, within definite limits, to take all necessary action to protect Allied interests in Russia and prevent Germany from becoming predominant in Russia and Siberia?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The answer to the first part of the hon. and gallant Member's question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I will give the suggestion my careful consideration.

Major GLYN

Will the hon. Gentleman consider the sending of a Commission to Russia to find out the facts?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

There is very grave difficulty attaching to the sending of a Commission to Russia.

Mr. J. JONES

Can the hon. Gentleman inform us what are the Allied interests in Russia?