§ 56. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Under Secretary of State for 19 Foreign Affairs the attitude of His Majesty's Government towards the republic of North Caucasia, including Dhagestan; whether he is aware that the Soviet government of Russia has recognised the provisional independence of this government; and why de facto recognition of North Caucasia is withheld by His Majesty's Government, while the de facto governments of Georgia and Azerbaidjan are recognised?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe Allied Powers have not recognised the so-called North Caucasian Republic of Daghestan, because of the uncertainty that exists as to the authority and stability of its Government. I have no information as to its recognition by the Soviet Government of Russia.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that representatives of this Government are now in London, and has his Department interviewed them?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI do not know-as to whether any interviews have taken place with any representatives who may be in London. The answer I have given is the only answer I can give to-day.