HC Deb 26 July 1939 vol 350 cc1435-6
6. Mr. Vyvyan Adams

asked the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make with regard to the negotiations between Monsieur Molotov and Mr. Strang?

14. Mr. Dalton

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now make any further statement on the negotiations between His Majesty's Government and the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?

The Prime Minister

Fresh instructions were sent to Sir William Seeds last night, and I hope to be in a position to make a Statement early next week.

Mr. Dalton

Is it right, as stated in the Press, that it has now been agreed to send military and naval officers to Moscow for staff talks?

The Prime Minister

We have sent certain instructions to Sir William Seeds, but we have not yet heard what are the reactions.

Mr. Mander

Are the French Government also proposing to send a military mission to Moscow?

The Prime Minister

I cannot answer about the French Government, but I can assure the House that the French Government and the British Government are acting in full collaboration.

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