HC Deb 16 November 1932 vol 270 cc1108-9
6. Colonel GRETTON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many Russian subjects residing in this country for the purposes of the Russian trade agencies enjoy diplomatic privileges?

The PRIME MINISTER

Under Article 2 of the Temporary Commercial Agreement with the Soviet Union of the 16th April, 1930, only three Soviet officials residing in this country for the purpose indicated by the right hon. and gallant Member are entitled to diplomatic privilege, namely, the head of the trade delegation and his two deputies.

Colonel GRETTON

Are there any other foreign subjects, not being Russian subjects, who enjoy such privileges as are accorded in connection with this Russian trade agency?

The PRIME MINISTER

I must ask my right hon. and gallant Friend to put down that question. I cannot carry the information in my mind.

Colonel GRETTON

Is this agreement the one which notice was given to terminate about a month ago?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Is it the case that the Russians are enjoying any special privileges here at the moment?

The PRIME MINISTER

Well, as a matter of fact, we get corresponding privileges to exactly the same extent in Moscow.