§ 24. Captain CAZALETasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made in acquiring a permanent embassy in Moscow?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)I have been asked to reply. An offer has been accepted of a long lease of a suitable house on the Sofeysky Quay, and the draft lease is at present under consideration.
§ Captain CAZALETWhen does the right hon. Gentleman think the Embassy will be installed?
§ Mr. LANSBURYI think there will not be very much delay now. I am hopeful to get a settlement in the next few days.
§ Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXIs not a long lease rather risky?