§ 62. Captain W. BENNasked the Lord Privy Seal whether any military or naval 2225 support is being given to General Wrangel; and whether the Government have promised him help in holding the Crimea?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have nothing to add to the answer given by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for War, on the 20th April.
§ Captain BENNMay we assume that the statement in regard to the order issued by General Wrangel in regard to the Bolshevik attack is inaccurate?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWOh, no! We have stated to the House that, with a view of preventing the massacre of the remnants of this force, we have communicated with the Soviet Government, and we had hoped that, while these negotiations were pending, no attack would be made. We have said that if an attack is made we shall help to defend these people.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWill these places be evacuated as soon as shipping is available?