HC Deb 18 June 1925 vol 185 c803
76. Mr. RILEY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any information which he can impart to the House with reference to an agreement having been signed between the Russian Government and the Harriman Combine of America regarding the working of the Chiatura manganese mines?

Mr. SAMUEL

I have no information as to the signature of this agreement other than that which has appeared in the Press.

Mr. RILEY

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that that agreement will involve a sum of about £20,000,000 in the next few years, and is not that a matter of importance as regards this country?

Mr. SAMUEL

I have no information on that.