HC Deb 15 July 1931 vol 255 cc432-3
5. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can now state the position with reference to the arbitral award made to Lena Goldfields, Limited, and given on 2nd September, 1930, against the Soviet Government?

Mr. DALTON

Arrangements have been made for negotiations to take place in Berlin between representatives of the company and of the Soviet Government.

Sir K. WOOD

When does the hon. Gentleman think he will be in a position to make a statement on this matter, which has been pending since September, 1930?

Mr. DALTON

The object of my right hon. Friend has been to get this company and the Soviet Government into direct negotiations, and that he has now succeeded in doing.