§ 1. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government still hold Russian prisoners at Constantinople, the Dardanelles, or other parts of Turkey; how many of these there are; what steps are being taken to release them; and what has been done with the Russians who were held at Fort Chanax up till last October?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Churchill)There are 11 Russian subjects interned at Chanak by the British Military Authorities for activities as secret service agents prejudicial to the safety of British troops. These members include those referred to in the question as being held there in October. The question of their repatriation is under consideration. With the exception of the detention of these 11 men, no Russians are held as prisoners by British Military Authorities at Constantinople, Dardanelles, or other parts of Turkey.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that one of these men is married to an English woman living in my constituency, and that nothing has been heard since October, and can he give any details?
Mr. C. PALMERCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether British prisoners in Russia have been released?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThat is not a matter on which I can give information.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYMay I have an assurance as to this man?