HC Deb 29 May 1922 vol 154 cc1677-8
38. Viscount CURZON

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government have any reason to believe that a military agreement has been reached between the German and Soviet Governments?

50. Lieut.-Colonel Sir F. HALL

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the Allied Governments propose to institute an investigation into the question of a secret war agreement between Germany and Russia, and to take such practical steps as will make it impossible for the German and Russian Governments to co-operate on these lines?

The PRIME MINISTER

Inquiries have been made as to the authenticity of the reports of a secret war agreement, but no confirmation has been obtained. The matter will not be lost sight of.

Lieut. Commander KENWORTHY

Did not the Prime Minister state in his speech on Thursday that this was a forgery, and that the whole thing was acanord?

The PRIME MINISTER

I was referring to a document published in the newspapers.

Mr. W. THORNE

Has the right hon. Gentleman any reason to believe that there is a military pact between Russia and Germany?

Lieut.-Colonel J. WARD

Of course there is!