HC Deb 22 August 1940 vol 364 cc1503-4W
Mr. N. Maclean

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government has withdrawn, or intends to withdraw, diplomatic recognition from the diplomatic representatives in London of Esthonia, Latvia and Lithuania?

Mr. Butler

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for East Wolverhampton (Mr. Mander) on this matter yesterday.

Mr. Maclean

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any communication has been received from the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics regarding the incorporation of the three Baltic States in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; and, if so, whether he will inform the House of its nature?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir. A communication on this subject has been received from the Soviet Government. It is, however, still under consideration by His Majesty's Government, and I am not in a position to disclose its contents.