§ Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on what date Mr. Konstantine Dmitrivich Nabokoff first applied for financial assistance to the British Government; on what date was his last application made; and whether it is intended that further applications from Mr. K. D. Nabokoff will be recommended for payment by the Treasury?
Mr. BALFOURMr. Nabokoff's first application to the Foreign Office was made verbally on some date prior to 21st February: communications have been received from him on the subject on several recent occasions. With regard to the1994W third part of the question, any further applications will be considered in the light of circumstances existing at the time when such applications are made.
§ Mr. KINGasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much money has been paid to Mr. Konstantine Dmitrivich Nabokoff, or other Russian agents or representatives, since 12th March, 1917; for what purposes were such payments made; and whether such payments are included in the Estimates for the current financial year?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWCertain payments have been made direct to officials of the former Russian Government, partly in connection with the clearing up and liquidation of the existing contracts and other liabilities of that Government in this country, and partly for the repatriation of Russian subjects. The sums so expended since 12th March, 1917, amount to £26,896, and have been charged to the Vote of Credit.