§ 4. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any further reports from His Majesty's Ambassador in Moscow on the subject of religious persecution; whether he has any information as to whether any of the laws relating to religion have been repealed or amended; and whether, before the end of the Session, he proposes to make a statement as to the position and the policy of the Government?
§ Mr. DALTONMy right hon. Friend has nothing to add to his reply of 2nd July, except that he hopes shortly to issue a collection of the Soviet Laws relating to religion in the form of a White Paper.
§ Sir K. WOODDoes not the hon. Gentleman think that it would be desirable to answer the last part of the question and state whether it is proposed to make a statement on the present 462 position and policy of the Government, inasmuch as no such statement has been made for twelve months?
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSIs it safe yet for British ministers of religion to go to Russia and practise their vocation and what punishment—[Interruption.]
§ Mr. FOOTWill this White Paper be circulated during the Parliamentary Recess; or is there any likelihood that it will be available before the House rises?
§ Mr. DALTONWe are trying to get out the White Paper as soon as we can. I hope it will be available to Members during the Recess.