HC Deb 07 July 1920 vol 131 cc1422-3
20. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the British Naval Mission recently with General Wrangel have been withdrawn; if not, what is the reason for the delay; and whether any Allied Naval Mission is accredited to General Wrangel?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Long)

The British Naval Mission is now being withdrawn; there is no delay. With regard to the last part of the question, it is believed that America and France have naval representatives attached to the Russian forces.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

What does the right hon. Gentleman mean by "it is believed"? Surely we can be informed whether our Allies have sent a naval mission to General Wrangel.

Mr. LONG

I have given the House all the information in my possession.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

From whom do we get information as to General Wrangel now? Is it sent by General Wrangel's officers now in England, or is it sent by wireless?

Mr. LONG

I really could not say without notice. A variety of information comes from more than one source. If the hon. and gallant Gentleman wants to know the sources from which it all comes, I should have to inquire.

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