HC Deb 27 March 1950 vol 473 c42
61. Mr. Lindsay

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the normal diplomatic practice as regards the notification by foreign embassies in London of the departure of their members.

Mr. Ernest Davies

The normal practice is for the mission to inform the Foreign Office of the departure of the individual concerned.

Mr. Lindsay

Is the hon. Gentleman satisfied that the situation he disclosed last week, in reply to a Parliamentary Question, to the effect that about half of the Soviet Mission may have returned or may have not, but that he had not any information on the subject, is satisfactory on the grounds of security?

Mr. Davies

No, Sir, and we are taking steps to make a further request for a notification of those who have left.