§ 12. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if a British Naval Mission is still accredited to General Wrangel; if so, what is its strength and duties; and what steps are being taken to evacuate the refugees in the Crimea?
§ Mr. LONGAs stated by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on Monday last, the British Mission with General Wrangel is being withdrawn. The Naval Mission consisted of 6 officers and 19 ratings. They acted in an advisory capacity in the distribution of relief, etc., during the recent evacuation operations of refugees. No steps are being taken to evacuate refugees in the Crimea; all refugees who came under Sir Halford Mackinder's guarantee have been evacuated.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWhen will the Naval Mission be actually withdrawn?