HC Deb 24 June 1920 vol 130 cc2363-4
30. Mr. SWAN

asked the Prime Minister whether the British missions with General Wrangel have yet been withdrawn?

The PRIME MINISTER

The withdrawal of the British mission with General Wrangel is now in progress, and is expected to be completed shortly.

38. Captain W. BENN

asked the Prime Minister if he can state whether General Wrangel has transported any of his troops in the recent offensive by water; and whether any British shipping was used for this purpose, or any protection given by the British Navy?

The PRIME MINISTER

It is understood that General Wrangel transported some of his troops for the recent offensive by water. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.

Captain BENN

Was not there a naval force present at the time of transportation in or near those waters?

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

What shipping was this?

The PRIME MINISTER

It was not British shipping.

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