§ 22. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he can state for how long M. Bukharin has been given permission to remain in this country?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Clynes)The visa was granted on the understanding that the visit of M. Bukharin would not exceed a month.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the mystery of his arrival was due to the fact that an S.O.S. had been sent out by hon. Members opposite for a director of propaganda, in view of their experiences at recent by-elections?
§ Mr. CLARKEWill the right hon. Gentleman inform the House whether this is M. Bukharin, the one-time commisar, or M. Bukharin, the celebrated scientist?
§ Mr. CLYNESI think he comes under the latter head.
§ Commander SOUTHBYCould we not take advantage of the presence in this country of M. Bukharin so that he might discuss the question of propaganda in this country with the Foreign Secretary?
§ Mr. CLYNESI could not do so, because I understand that he leaves tomorrow.