HC Deb 24 February 1932 vol 262 cc362-3
5. Mr. DONNER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the number of individuals with diplomatic immunity attached to the Embassies or Legations in London of the following Powers: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Belgium, Norway, and Sweden?

Mr. EDEN

The following is the number of officials, diplomatic and clerical, attached to the foreign Missions specified by my hon. Friend, and regarded by His Majesty's Government as entitled to claim diplomatic immunity: France, 23; Germany, 26; Italy, 17; Spain, 10; Soviet Union, 20; Belgium, 13; Norway, 5; Sweden, 19. These figures do not include wives and children of the officials concerned, nor domestic servants.

Sir A. KNOX

Is it not the case the Foreign Secretary gave the figure of 36 as the number in the Soviet Embassy?

Mr. EDEN

Perhaps that figure of 36 covered the Trade Delegation.

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