§ Mr. J. MASONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the moneys granted to M. Nabokoff, for the 1248W upkeep and salaries of the Russian Embassy house and staff in London, are regarded by His Majesty's Government as a gift from this country or as an advance to be repaid?
§ Lord R. CECILThe moneys advanced to M. Nabokoff are regarded in the light of a temporary advance to be reclaimed later from the Russian Government. I understand that M. Nabokoff was only willing to accept the Grants referred to on this condition.