HC Deb 04 March 1931 vol 249 cc372-3
12. Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has yet been notified of the policy of the Soviet Government with respect to the Lena arbitration award?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

A further Note from the Soviet Government regarding this matter was received at the Foreign Office on the 25th February. In this Note the Soviet Government explain their views as to the original award and the procedure to be followed in dealing with the case. I am in communication with the company on the subject.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

Will the right hon. Gentleman use his increased prestige in order to gain justice for this British company, by exerting economic pressure in the matter of export credits, if the Soviet Government do not give us a satisfactory reply?

Mr. HENDERSON

Apart altogether from the matter of prestige, I am always doing my duty in that respect.