British Consular Representatives.

Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons at on 2 June 1930.

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Photo of Colonel Victor Cazalet Colonel Victor Cazalet , Chippenham

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asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department how many British Consular appointments have been made within the area of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics?

Photo of Sir George Gillett Sir George Gillett , Finsbury

As my hon. Friend informed the House on the 22nd May, there is a Consul at Leningrad and a Vice-Consul at Moscow.

Photo of Colonel Victor Cazalet Colonel Victor Cazalet , Chippenham

Is the hon. Gentleman going to appoint any Consular officers in that area in the near future?

Photo of Sir George Gillett Sir George Gillett , Finsbury

Nothing has been decided.

Photo of Mr John Mills Mr John Mills , Dartford

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind the urgent need for Consular representatives in all parts of the Soviet republic?

Photo of Sir George Gillett Sir George Gillett , Finsbury

I am perfectly well aware of the situation.