Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons at on 2 May 1923.
Mr George Lambert
, South Molton
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if there are opportunities provided by the Soviet Government for ascertaining what are the facts regarding the export of grain, the state of industry, and the present condition of the people of Russia; whether the Government is in possession of information on these points which can be published; and, if not, will steps be taken to obtain such information?
Lieut-Colonel Albert Buckley
, Waterloo
Information on these subjects is published by the Soviet Government. His Majesty's Government also receive such information from other sources, but not in a form suitable for publication.
Mr George Lambert
, South Molton
Can we have any information as to what is going on in the interior of Russia?
Lieut-Colonel Albert Buckley
, Waterloo
The right hon. Gentleman had better put that question on the Paper.
Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
