HC Deb 09 May 1932 vol 265 c1529
21. Captain TODD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the British diplomatic and trade representatives in Soviet Russia enjoy the same freedom of movement as is enjoyed by Russian representatives in this country?

Sir J. SIMON

No, Sir; His Majesty's Ambassador at Moscow reported last year that certain restrictions are imposed on the movement of all foreigners in some areas of the Soviet Union, which are not analogous to our system here.

Captain TODD

If our representatives are not given the same freedom of action in Soviet Russia, would it not be possible to curtail Russian representatives' action in this country?