§ 31. Mr. JOHN GUESTasked the Prime Minister whether representatives of workmen are to be included in the Commission to Russia from the International Labour Office; and, if so, whether these workers' representatives will be appointed by the Federation of British Industries, by the People's League, or by the Trades Union Congress?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI am informed that the Commission will be composed of five workers' representatives, five employers' 2223 representatives and two official representatives, and they will be accompanied by a certain number of technical advisers. The workers' and employers' representatives will be chosen by the workers' and employers' groups on the governing body of the International Labour Office. Great Britain and France have been asked to nominate the official representatives.
§ Mr. LYLEIs it a fact that the Soviet Government have shown up to now no desire to receive any of these deputations?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt is a fact that they have sent no reply.
§ Mr. BILLINGHave they been invited, or are they going purely on their own?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI do not think they will go unless they receive a reply.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYDoe the right hon. Gentleman expect that this Commission will be received while we are assisting the enemies of Russia?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe Government are not assisting. I do not know whether my hon. and gallant Friend is.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the First Lord of the Admiralty stated to me yesterday that the British Fleet was still assisting General Wrangel in the Crimea?