HC Deb 17 February 1919 vol 112 c586W
Mr. NEIL M'LEAN

asked the Secretary of State for War (1) what is the whole strength of the British force operating on territory which was in 1914 Russian; and whether any, and, if so, how many, Indian troops are included in the total;

(2) how many British troops, including those from India or the Dominions, are now employed in any part of the territory of what used to be the Russian Empire; and when it is proposed to withdraw them?

Captain GUEST

As the Bolshevik forces are at present engaged in an offensive against British, Allied and Russian troops who are protecting the territory of the North Russian Government, it is not possible to give replies to these questions without conveying useful information to the Bolsheviks.