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Death of Captain Cromie.

Oral Answers to Questions — Naval and Military Pensions and Grants. – in the House of Commons at on 14 February 1924.

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Commander 0. LOCKER-LAMPSON:

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asked the Prime Minister what steps he proposes to take to induce the newly recognised Soviet Government of Russia to inquire into the death of Captain Cromie at the British Embassy at Petrograd, and to punish his murderers?

Photo of Mr Arthur Ponsonby Mr Arthur Ponsonby , Sheffield, Brightside

I do not think that it would serve any good purpose to reopen this question now. It was dealt with by the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in a reply to the hon. and gallant Member on 21st June last.

Lieut.-Colonel J. WARD:

Surely if the question of Russian claims is going to be investigated, the absolute murder of an official representing, not merely the King but also this House is a matter for similar investigation?

Photo of Mr George Lansbury Mr George Lansbury , Poplar Bow and Bromley

He was not murdered.

Photo of Mr Arthur Ponsonby Mr Arthur Ponsonby , Sheffield, Brightside

I have nothing to add to the reply which I have already given.

Commander LOCKER-LAMPSON:

is the hon. Gentleman aware that this officer was not only murdered, but was refused the privilege of burial by the English clergyman at Petrogad, and that his body was mutilated? Is not this a matter which should be investigated? [HON. MEMBERS: "Answer!"]

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