§ 6. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the banishment of the Zinovieff left wing element from the Government of Russia, His Majesty's Government will now reconsider the question of the recognition of the Soviet. Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNothing has occurred since the incident referred to by the right hon. and gallant Gentleman 388 which would justify His Majesty's Government in considering the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Soviet Government.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODHas the right hon. Gentleman, by any chance, seen the speech of M. Rykoff recently, saying that the Russian Government were prepared to give guarantees, if the British Government required them, as to non-interference in domestic affairs?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, I have not seen that speech, as far as I can trust my memory; but if the Soviet Government wish to give assurances of that kind, or are prepared to give assurances of that kind, they can give them in the proper manner, and they will be considered.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWhat is the proper manner?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThrough diplomatic channels.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODBut there is no communication?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir. They can make their representations through the diplomatic representative who is in chargo of Russian interests in this country.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYHave the Soviet Government given any assurances in regard to the repayment of their debt?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs that a new condition?
§ Mr. GEOFFREY PETOHave the British trade unions resumed relations with the Russian trade unions?