HC Deb 17 January 1945 vol 407 c145
22. Sir A. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether there are any foreign correspondents with the Soviet armies.

Mr. Eden

So far as I am aware, there are no foreign correspondents permanently accredited to the Soviet armies.

Sir A. Knox

Can the right hon. Gentleman give any reason for that, as all the American and British Armies have correspondents? Has permission for correspondents been refused by the Soviet Government?

Mr. Eden

My hon. and gallant Friend will realise that it is not for me to say what reasons the Soviet Government may have for not having correspondents with their Armies.

Mr. Pickthorn

Can my right hon. Friend tell us whether the "Daily Worker" has a correspondent with the Soviet Army?

Sir A. Southby

If not, why not?