§ 47. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the continued offensive of General Wrangel in the Ukraine; whether he is aware that this general is devastating and disorganising one of the richest wheat- and sugar-growing districts in the world; and whether His Majesty's Government are attempting to take any steps to bring this fighting to an end?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I should be glad to learn the source of the hon. Member's information. As regards the last part of the question, His Majesty's Government have ordered His Majesty's forces not to assist General Wrangel in any way in either defensive or offensive action.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWith regard to the last part of the question, will the Government take some more active steps than starting to withdraw our missions? Why not cut off supplies from this man?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWWe are not giving him any supplies. I do not know whether the hon. and gallant Gentleman suggests that we should send troops to fight General Wrangel.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill not the Government consider the stopping of supplies, whether we are officially supplying him or not? Ships must be going to this man. Otherwise he could not carry on.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe hon. and gallant Gentleman is constantly advocating the stopping of interference with ships going to Russia.