§ Captain CROOKSHANKasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the present establishment of His Majesty's Embassy at Moscow; and whether it is at full strength?
Mr. A. HENDERSONThe present establishment actually serving at His Majesty's Embassy at Moscow comprises:
- His Majesty's Ambassador,
- A First Secretary,
- A Second Secretary,
- A Commercial Secretary (First Grade),
- A Commercial Secretary (Third Grade), and
- 5 Clerical staff.
There is a vacancy in the post of Acting Counsellor, which is being filled this week.