HC Deb 09 December 1920 vol 135 cc2407-8
45. Colonel NEWMAN

asked the Prime Minister the position at present reached with regard to the resumption of trade relations between this country and Russia; and if the negotiations, if there be any, will have to be modified by the fact that the Communist Government has recently put into effect one of the leading principles of Communist policy by abolish the use of money in Russia?

52. Mr. ADAMSON

asked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to make any statement regarding the opening of trade relations with Russia?

The PRIME MINISTER

I hope to be in a position to make a statement soon.

Colonel NEWMAN

Is the Prime Minister in a position to deny or assent to the statement in the French newspapers that we have reached an agreement?

Mr. ADAMSON

Is the Prime Minister in a position to make a statement before we adjourn for the Christmas holidays?

The PRIME MINISTER

That does not altogether depend upon this Government.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

But have not we had a reply from Moscow?

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