69. Lieut.-Colonel Sir F. HALLasked the Lord Privy Sea whether the Government have considered the Report made by members of the Labour deputation to Russia on their return to this country of the methods of terrorism established in Russia by the present régime; and if, in view of this unbiased evidence as to the suppression of popular government and individual freedom under Soviet rule, negotiations with the Russian delegates will be renewed pending an independent Investigation by Allied representatives of the commercial and political conditions obtaining in Russia?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWYes, Sir; I have read some of the Reports referred to, but the members do not seem to have been unanimous in their conclusions, and there is nothing in these Reports which calls for any alteration in our policy.
Sir F. HALLMay I ask my right hon. Friend whether the Government intend to get into touch with the Russian Government to see whether they will allow an Allied Commission of Inquiry into Russia, with a free hand to make a Report as to the present condition of affairs in Russia?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThat does not arise out of the question.
Sir F. HALLWill the Government consider the matter? With all deference, it does arise out of the question.