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Oral Answers to Questions — Russia (British Investors).

– in the House of Commons at on 27 March 1935.

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Photo of Mr John Burnett Mr John Burnett , Aberdeen North

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asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government proposes to make further representations with regard to the position of British subscribers to the Russian Government 4½ per cent. Armavir Touapse Railway Loan?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Seaham

No special representations are being made regarding the claims arising out of this loan, subscribers to which are in the same position as others who have registered similar claims.

Photo of Mr John Burnett Mr John Burnett , Aberdeen North

Can my right hon. Friend give me any idea as to when a permanent trade agreement with Russia is likely to be arrived at?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Seaham

That is another question altogether. Perhaps my hon. Friend will be good enough to put it on the Paper.

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