§ 7. Mr. TAYLORasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information regarding the negotiations now proceeding between the Russian Government and the Government of the United States of America for a settlement of debt and the resumption of diplomatic relations; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject of Anglo-Russian relations?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. TAYLORDid the right hon. Gentleman see the London Press of last Friday?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI can only see some papers. I do not know to what paper the hon. Member alludes.
§ Mr. TAYLORIs it not a fact that references appeared in the London Press last Friday based upon statements made in the "Berline Tageblatt"?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI do not know what appeared.
§ Mr. TAYLORWith regard to the second part of the question, has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been drawn to the figures which were given in the House yesterday by the President of the Board of Trade showing the very serious diminution in British exports to Russia; and does he not think that a statement of the terms and conditions on which the British Government would be willing to enter into negotiations would help British trade?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat question does not arise.
§ Mr. TAYLORBut, Mr. Speaker, I am asking the right hon. Gentleman—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member is asking a question which does not arise from the answer which has been given.