HC Deb 18 April 1923 vol 162 c2019
6. Mr. SEXTON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any knowledge as to the arrest in August last of Cembrosious, the Catholicos of Georgia, by the Soviet Government; whether he has been brought to trial or is about to be so brought on a capital charge; and, if so, what is the nature of such charge?

Mr. McNEILL

My information is that the Catholicos is confined to his own residence but is allowed to attend religious functions under escort. It is not known whether he is to be brought to trial, nor, if he is. what charge will be preferred.

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