§ Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Prime Minister whether, as the Anglo-Russian Conference has now been deliberating for upwards of eight weeks, it is possible to give some indication of any progress that has been made and as to the principles directing the British representatives in the negotiations; and when it is expected, approximately, the Conference will conclude its work?
§ Mr. PONSONBYWith regard to the first part of this question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister gave to the Noble Lord the Member for South Battersea (Viscount Curzon) on the 19th of May. With regard to the second part, the principles directing the British representatives are, I think, clearly indicated by the official reports of the proceedings which have been periodically furnished to the Press. With regard to the third part, it is manifestly1486W impossible for me at the present juncture to suggest a date by which the work of the Conference is likely to be concluded.