HC Deb 05 July 1926 vol 197 cc1596-7
42. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that the wife of an official in the British Mission at Moscow was recently arrested by the G.P.U.; with what offence was she charged; and whether representations were made to the Soviet Government on the subject?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I have made inquiries and have ascertained that there is no foundation for the report which has reached my hon. and gallant Friend.

Sir A. KNOX

Is it not a fact that the members of the British delegation at Moscow are still shadowed by the G.P.U.?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

That is not the question on the Paper. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Gentleman will give me notice; I have had no complaints at all.

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