HC Deb 18 November 1919 vol 121 c776
3. Major M'KENZIE WOOD

asked whether war -has yet been declared between His Majesty and the Soviet Government of Russia; and, if not, what is the position in international law of soldiers of the Soviet Army taken prisoners by British forces?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

War has not been declared between His Majesty's Government and the Soviet Government, but soldiers of the Soviet Army taken prisoners-by the British forces are, in fact, treated in the same way as prisoners of war would be treated.