HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 c628
57. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that Russian trades union leaders are alleged to have been arrested at Batoum by the British Forces and deported to Constantinople; whether he is aware that great indignation has been aroused in Russia by this alleged arrest; whether the allegation is correct; and, if so, on what grounds were the arrests made and was approval given by His Majesty's Government before the step was taken?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The report in question has been brought to the attention of His Majesty's Government, who are endeavouring to ascertain whether there is any truth in it, and, if so, what are the facts.

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