§ 5. Colonel Wedgwoodasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the hon. and learned Member for Bristol (Sir S. Cripps) has been appointed as Ambassador, or in lieu of such, to Russia; whether he will draw salary and allowances over and above his pay as Member of Parliament; and, if so, how much and for what period?
§ Mr. ButlerI hope that it will be possible to make a statement shortly.
§ Colonel WedgwoodIn view of present associations with the Soviet Government may I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether it is not possible to stop anti-Soviet broadcasts and news at the present time?
§ Mr. ButlerThe matter will receive my Noble Friend's attention.