HC Deb 21 February 1924 vol 169 cc2048-9W
Mr. A. T. DAVIES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when it is expected that the representatives of the Soviet Rpublic of Russia will arrive in London to proceed with the negotiations which are to follow the de jure recognition of that country by Great Britain; and what progress has been made in this matter?

Mr. PONSONBY

The Soviet delegation is expected to arrive in London very shortly. Time must he given for its appointment and its journey. We on our side are ready to open negotiations at any time.