HC Deb 09 February 1931 vol 248 cc13-4
34. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has recently received any further report from the British Ambassador as to whether there has been any relaxation of the law against religious teaching in Soviet Russia?

35. Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is able to give any further information as to persecution or prosecution for religious reasons in Soviet Russia?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

I have received no recent reports from His Majesty's Ambassador on the situation of religious communities in the Soviet Union.

Sir K. WOOD

Has our Ambassador informed the right hon. Gentleman that there is to be a wireless campaign on religious matters?

Mr. HENDERSON

Not that I am aware of.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

My original question contained the word "prosecution" as well as "persecution." Has the right hon. Gentleman any information as to prosecution?

Mr. HENDERSON

I have received no information.

Mr. CECIL WILSON

Is there any confirmation of the information that 93 per cent. of the churches which were functioning before the rebellion are still functioning?

Mr. HENDERSON

I have seen a statement to that effect, but I have no official information.