HC Deb 28 June 1921 vol 143 c2002W
Sir F. HALL

asked the Home Secretary whether the provisions of Section 14 of the Aliens Restriction (Amendment) Act, 1919, which exclude members of foreign diplomatic missions from the operation of the Act, are held to apply to M. Krassin and the members of the Soviet trading delegation?

Mr. SHORTT

M. Krassin and the members of the Soviet trade delegation are not entitled as of right to the exemption provided for diplomatic missions by the Section referred to. Their status in this country is defined by Articles 4, 5, and 6 of the Trade Agreement with the Soviet Government.