§ 35. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Prime Minister whether the Soviet Government have replied to the request to protect the remains of the volunteer army in South Russia that they will comply with the request if the ex-members of the Hungarian Soviet interned in Austria are allowed to go to Russia; and whether this course which meets with the approval of the Austrian Government, will obtain the sanction of His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIn their reply to His Majesty's Government's proposal that an endeavour should be made to arrive at a settlement in South Russia, the Soviet Government have raised a number of issues including that of the ex-members of the Hungarian Soviet Government. As regards the second part of the question, His Majesty's Government are not aware that the statement contained in it is correct, but enquiries will be made. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will inform me of the source of his information.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIf the original statement is accurate that the Austrian Government have approved of these people going back will His Majesty's Government facilitate this request?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe Government have stated that this is a matter over which they have no control. Obviously we should have no objection to it being done.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODAs I am going to Vienna in a fortnight I will inquire into the matter.