§ 44. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what permits have been given to Russian Press representatives in this country; and whether similar facilities are given to the representatives of the British Press in Russia?
§ Mr. DALTONA permit renewable every six months is granted to the correspondent of the Tass Agency, who is the only Soviet citizen representing the Soviet Press in this country. A similar permit is given to the only British subject representing a British paper in the Soviet Union.
§ Sir W. DAVISONHas the British representative the same facility for transmitting news to this country that the Russian representative here has for transmitting news to Moscow?
§ Mr. DALTONThat appears to be a different question.
§ Sir ASSHETON POWNALLWhat is the paper?
§ Mr. DALTONI think that it is the "Daily News."
§ Sir W. DAVISONThe question on the Paper is whether similar facilities are given to the British Press, and may I have an answer?
§ Mr. DALTONThe hon. Gentleman wants an answer to a different question. [HON. MEMBERS: "No!"] He asked about permits, and I have given him the answer—[Interruption.]
§ Sir W. DAVISONThe latter part of the question is—[Interruption.]
§ Mr. SPEAKERThere appears to have been a misunderstanding, and the hon. Member had better put the question down again.