§ 17. Mr. CAMPBELLasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Soviet chief of the Arcos organisation in Palestine has been deported by Lord Plumer for anti-British propaganda; whether the British Government has received any representations on the subject from the Soviet Government; if so, what reply has been sent; whether Arcos is still operating in Palestine; and whether he has received any Report from the British High Commissioner on its activities within the past year?
§ Mr. AMERYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The High Commissioner has, however, taken steps to prevent the re-admission to Palestine of the local manager of Arcos, who is at present understood to be travelling in Europe. No official representations on the subject have been received from the Soviet Government, but the matter has been raised informally by the Soviet Chargé d'Affaires in London, who has been informed that it is not proposed to interfere with the discretion of the local authorities. I am not aware that Arcos has ceased to operate in Palestine. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.
§ Commander O. LOCKER-LAMPSONDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think the time has arrived to withdraw the recognition of the Soviet Government by this country?