Oral Answers to Questions — Russian-Born Wives (British Ex-Service Men)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 December 1947.

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Photo of Mr David Gammans Mr David Gammans , Hornsey 12:00, 17 December 1947

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, during the Foreign Ministers' Conference in London, he has represented to Mr. Molotov the concern felt by the continued retention in Russia of the Russian-born wives of British ex-Service men; and what is the result of any such representations by him.

Photo of Mr David Gammans Mr David Gammans , Hornsey

Can the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope to the husbands of these women that they will ever see their wives again?

Photo of Mr Henry Strauss Mr Henry Strauss , Combined English Universities

Have the Russian Government ever revealed their motive in retaining these wives.