asked the Prime Minister whether the Soviet Delegation who are at present in negotiation with His Majesty's Government in London have plenipotentiary powers to conclude a definite agreement with the British Government?

I would refer the hon. Member to M. Rakovsky's speech at the opening of the Conference in which he described the power and authority of his delegation.

Have any representations been made by the Government to this delegation with regard to the continued abuse of the Prime Minister and the Government, and how can the hon. Gentleman expect an arrangement to be arrived at with this delegation when the authorities in Russia are making these continued attacks?

That does not arise out of the question.