§ 18. Sir Anthony Royleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action has been taken to examine Soviet counterclaims in respect of alleged damage by British forces carried out after the 1914–18 war; and if he will detail the present amount of Russian assets frozen in the United Kingdom since 1918.
§ Mr. HurdCareful consideration has been given over the years to Soviet counterclaims against the United Kingdom relating mainly to British intervention in Russia between 1918 and 1920. Our proposals for a settlement are still on the table. At this stage I do not think it would be sensible to disclose the further details sought by my hon. Friend.