HC Deb 10 June 1931 vol 253 cc982-3
8. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will state the number of British subjects employed at the present time in Russia in the capacity of technical experts and advisers or workmen?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

In February last His Majesty's Consul-General at Moscow estimated that there were between 60 and 70 British subjects employed as industrial experts, mechanics, etc., in the Soviet Union.

Mr. MANDER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that something like 800 Americans are working over there, and cannot more British be encouraged to go?

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