HC Deb 10 April 1940 vol 359 c542
4. Mr. G. Strauss

asked the Prime Minister when the British Ambassador will return to Moscow?

9. Mr. Lipson

asked the Prime Minister when the British Ambassador to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics hopes to be able to return to his post?

Mr. Butler

No date has at present been fixed for the return to Moscow of His Majesty's Ambassador, who is now on leave in this country.

Mr. G. Strauss

Does the Under-Secretary appreciate the necessity of having a representative at Moscow, particularly under present conditions?

Mr. Butler

Yes, certainly. We have an able representative there, although I would point out that His Majesty's Ambassador is having a long leave.