§ 12. Sir WILLIAM DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a statement to the the House as to the placing by the Soviet Government of additional guards round the British Embassy in Moscow who question all persons calling at the Embassy; and what is the reason for this action?
§ Mr. EDENI have seen statements on this subject in the Press, but I have received no report from His Majesty's Ambassador, who can be relied upon to keep me informed of any important developments affecting His Majesty's Embassy.
§ Mr. THURTLEDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think it undesirable that questions of this kind should be founded on mere Press reports?
§ Sir W. DAVISONIs there not very serious evidence that what I say in my question is correct There are reasons for it.