HC Deb 17 December 1947 vol 445 c1684
23. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, during the Foreign Ministers' Conference in London, he has represented to Mr. Molotov the concern felt by the continued retention in Russia of the Russian-born wives of British ex-Service men; and what is the result of any such representations by him.

Mr. Bevin

No, Sir.

Mr. Gammans

Can the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope to the husbands of these women that they will ever see their wives again?

Mr. Bevin

No, Sir.

Mr. Henry Strauss

Have the Russian Government ever revealed their motive in retaining these wives.

Mr. Bevin

No, Sir.

Mr. Douglas Marshall

"No, Sir," is catching.