6. Mr. BECKETTasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the facts that His Majesty's Government are prepared to accept a suitable basis offer for further negotiations with the Russian Government regarding claims, and that His Majesty's Government are prepared to consider the compensation claims of Russian nationals for the damage inflicted on Russian property and nationals in the years 1918. 1919, and 1920, when Great Britain was 1499 engaged in blockading Russia, when British troops were on Russian territory, and when Great Britain was supporting the armies led by Generals Koltchak, Denikin and Wrangel, His Majesty's Government will take the necessary steps to inform the Russian Government of these decisions?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe Soviet Government is aware of the views of His Majesty's Government on the matters referred to in this question.