29. Colonel NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to statements that the rights in the oil-producing areas of Russia are being conceded on terms by the Russian Communist Government to powerful groups connected with the oil industry; and will he say what steps the Government of this country is taking to safeguard the rights of British-owned oil undertakings that were operating in Russia prior to their seizure by the Communist Government?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The position of British-owned oil companies in Russia is not being overlooked.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYCan the right hon. Gentleman state whether his policy is to support, or otherwise, the efforts of Britishers to regain oil concessions?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise.