HC Deb 12 March 1923 vol 161 c1024
33. Sir WALTER de FRECE

asked the. Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether M. Joffe, the Soviet representative in the Far East, has been indulging in Bolshevist propaganda and, if so, whether, in view of the effect of such procedure upon British trade, he will state what action China is taking in the matter?

Mr. McNEILL

It is reported that. M. Joffe during his stay in Peking made-a number of speeches advocating Bolshevism. The Chinese Government are understood to have warned M. Joffe and to be keeping a close watch on his proceedings.

Mr. NEWBOLD

In the case of certain other foreign Ambassadors at Angora, is a careful watch being kept on them when they come from Paris?

Mr. McNEILL

The hon. Member will have to specify to whom he refers.

Mr. NEWBOLD

Franklin Bouillon.