§ 6. Major GEORGE DAVIESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received any complaint from ex-Fireman David Scott concerning the treatment received by him in Russia; and what, if any, action he contemplates taking in connection therewith?
§ 5. Colonel WOODCOCKasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is considering any steps which may be taken on behalf of Mr. David Scott in connection with his treatment in Russia?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Godfrey Locker-Lampson)His Majesty's Government have not received any complaint from Mr. Scott. A protest against Mr. Scott's treatment was made but, as my right hon. Friend stated on the 23rd ultimo, this is not a case in which compensation could be claimed, and no further action is contemplated.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSIs it not a fact that a report of the case when dealt 1818 with in one of the Russian courts is available, and cannot the hon. Gentleman obtain a copy for the benefit of his colleague?
§ Sir W. DAVISONIs it not a fact that this case has not been dealt with in any Russian court of any kind or description?
§ Mr. WOMERSLEYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the Sailors' and Firemen's Union have asked the British Trades Union Congress to sever connection with Russia until satisfaction is given on this question?