§ 8. Sir WILLIAM DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any information as to the present numbers of the registered members of the Osoaviakhin or Soviet defence league, formed in 1927, with a view to encouraging citizens of the Soviet republics to prepare for war; and what is the total number of women who have been trained for war service under the auspices of this league?
§ Mr. SHAWAccording to the Soviet Press of 1st July, 1930, the number of members of this league was 5,100,000 on that date. The hon. Member will also find information on this subject in the League of Nations Armaments Year Book. I have no information as regards the last part of the question.
§ Sir W. DAVISONDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think it desirable that we should have a military attaché in Russia who would give much more precise information on these important points?