§ 29. Lord R. CECILasked the Prime Minister whether he can give any further information with regard to the Russian famine; whether the Norwegian Government have officially brought this question before the Council of the League of Nations; whether the Government will place in the Library the documents referring to the action of the Norwegian Government; and whether he will state what is the attitude of His Majesty's Government thereto?
Mr. HARMSWORTHReports from the British famine relief organisations in the field show that conditions are growing worse chiefly owing to failure of transport. It is feared that it has only been possible to carry out a small part of the minimum programme for the spring sowings. The answer to the second and third parts of the question is in the affirmative. Having regard to the fact that full information regarding conditions in the famine area in Russia is now available, His Majesty's Government do not feel confident that any useful purpose could be served by sending there a Committee of Inquiry.
§ Lord R. CECILWill the Government consider whether it is possible for this country to do anything to assist transport to Russia and at the same time relieve unemployment here?
§ Lord R. CECILHas this matter been considered? If the hon. Gentleman has not been informed about Genoa, can he inform me on this point?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe possibilities of the situation in Russia are one of the main subjects for discussion at Genoa.