§ Sir David Priceasked the the Lord Privy Seal, pursuant to his answer of 3 March, Official Report, column 185, what functions are performed by the 69 Soviet nationals employed in the British embassy in Moscow; and whether their salaries are paid by the United Kingdom Government.
§ Mr. HurdSoviet nationals are employed in the British embassy in Moscow as commercial assistants, clerks, typists, drivers, mechanics, artisans, handymen, cleaners, and residence servants. Their salaries are paid by the British Government.