§ 12. Mr. TAYLORasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps, if any, are being taken to improve the relations between Great Britain and Russia?
Mr. LOCKER - LAMPSONHis Majesty's Government consider that the initiative in this matter now rests with the Soviet Government. They have expressed their willingness to listen to any concrete proposals for the settlement of outstanding difficulties which that Government may care to make; so far, however, there has been no response.
§ Mr. TAYLORCan the hon. Gentleman say whether there is any truth in 423 the rumour that the Foreign Secretary is engaged in unofficial conversations with M. Tchitcherin?
§ Mr. SPEAKERNotice should be given of a question of that nature.