HC Deb 16 December 1929 vol 233 cc944-5
18. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, since the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Soviet Government, any members of the staff of Arcos have been granted privileges not usually accorded to nationals of other countries?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

No such privileges will be granted.

19 and 20. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) whether he has received any request from the Soviet Government for permission to establish branches of Arcos and other Soviet trading organisations in British Colonies;

(2) whether he has received any intimation from the Soviet Government as to its wishes in the way of establishing trading and purchasing organisations in their country; and, if so, can he state their nature?

Mr. HENDERSON

The answer to both questions is in the negative.