§ 52. Lord R. CECILasked whether any reply has been received from the Soviet Government of Russia to the proposal that a Commission of the League of Nations should visit that country; and, if not, whether the British Government will urge the Council of the League to press for a reply without further delay?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. With regard to the second part, I will take steps to have the proposal of my Noble Friend brought before the Council of the League.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYHad the conditions laid down by the Council anything to do with the refusal of the Soviet Government to receive this commission?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI can hardly give an answer as to the reasons for not replying when we have not had a reply.
§ Captain W. BENNCan we have published the terms on which we propose to send this commission to Russia?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt is not we, but the League of Nations who are sending the commission.
§ Captain BENNIs it impossible for this House to ascertain the terms on which the commission is sent?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIf my hon. Friend will put down a question on the subject I will get him an answer.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs the League to defray the cost or are we?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe League.