§ 54. Mr. G. JONESasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that John Greaves, a British subject, was taken as hostage by the Bolsheviks on the 9th May, 1920, at Bordiansk; that shortly afterwards he was removed to Alevandrovsk; and that it has been reported he was shot by the Bolsheviks on 25th November, 1920, at Clarkoff; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe information on which the hon. Member's question is founded has already been brought to the notice of the Foreign Office, but no confirmation has yet been received from any source. I need hardly say that inquiries were at once made of the Soviet Government, and that they will be renewed until a full report is forthcoming.