HC Deb 29 May 1933 vol 278 cc1532-3
18. Sir MURDOCH McKENZIE WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware of the injury which is being done to British industrial interests by the trade rupture between this country and Russia; and whether any negotiations have been entered into Since the imposition of the Russian embargo, or are contemplated, with a view to the restoration of the former commercial relations?

Sir J. SIMON

The policy of His Majesty's Government in this matter has already been stated to the House, and the opportunity for negotiation indicated be the Soviet Government is still open.

Sir M. WOOD

May I have an answer to the first part of my question?

Sir J. SIMON

That, I think, would perhaps be more properly addressed to the Board of Trade.

Sir M. WOOD

Is not the Foreign Office interested in the fact that this policy is causing injury to industrial interests in this country?

Sir ARTHUR MICHAEL SAMUEL

Has not injury been caused to the sense of British justice and to the British people by what has been done to our people out there?

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