§ 29. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what Consular Officers are now stationed in Russia, and in which cities or ports; and whether it is proposed to take any steps with a view to appointing any additional Consular Officers?
Mr. SAMUELIn addition to the Mission at Moscow, assistant official agents have been appointed at Leningrad and Vladivostok. It is not proposed to make further appointments at present.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it not a fact that there is a considerable amount of trade going on through Odessa, Novorossisk and other ports on the Black Sea, and is the hon. Gentleman content to have no Consular representative there at all?
Mr. SAMUELI think the question rests with the Prime Minister, but I do not agree with the premises of the hon. and gallant Member's question.