49. Mr. DOYLEasked the Prime Minister in view of a projected early conference at Genoa and the contemplated attendance of representatives from all the most prominent world Powers, if he has received any reliable guarantees from the Soviet Government of Russia that they will put an end to the intrigues and plots against the British Empire, not only in the East of Europe, but in Asia and elsewhere; and if, in conjunction with France, they are taking steps to protect Poland and the smaller States bordering on Russia from the machinations and plottings of the said Soviet Government?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINIn reply to the first part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for East Isling- 1248 ton on 13th February. His Majesty's Government have no reason to believe that the independence of Poland and the other States bordering on Russia is being threatened by the Soviet Government.
§ Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER-SHEEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that M. Tchitcherin, the Soviet representative, has recently boasted of the great success of the anti-British propaganda in Persia, Afghanistan and other countries?