HC Deb 24 June 1925 vol 185 cc1501-2
16. Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information as to an agreement recently signed between the Soviet Government and the Harriman Combine of America, relating to the Chiatura manganese mines concession; and whether he can state the extent of the property and the nature of the productions covered by the agreement?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

In reply to the first part of the question, I have been informed of the terms of the concession agreement. My information is that the property covers some 7,000 acres and that manganese is the product covered by the concession.

Mr. MACLEAN

Is the right hon. Gentleman, or are those associated with him in the Cabinet, prepared to recommend firms in this country to enter into a similar agreement with the Russian Government?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I think British firms are concerned in these concessions.