HC Deb 24 July 1924 vol 176 cc1513-4
52. Sir F. HALL

asked the Prime Minister whether he expects to be in a position to make a statement to the House before it rises for the Recess as to the results of the Russian negotiations which have now been proceeding for some months; and whether the House will be asked to approve of financial assistance to the Soviet Government?

Mr. PONSONBY

As already stated in reply to questions on the 21st July by the hon. Members for South Battersea (Captain Viscount Curzon), Rotherhithe (Mr. B. Smith), and East Hull (Mr. Lumley), a statement as to the results of the Anglo-Soviet negotiations will be made before the Recess.

Sir F. HALL

How long are these delegates to remain in this country? Is there any time limit?

Mr. PONSONBY

I presume that they will remain until the conclusion of the negotiations.

Sir S. HOARE

Will the Government undertake to enter into no Treaty until this House has had an -opportunity of discussing it?

Mr. PONSONBY

Certainly, Sir. This House will have full opportunity of discussion of the findings of the Conference.

Sir F. HALL

Has the hon. Member any idea how long these negotiations are to continue?

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