The Archbishop of Canterbury] drew attention to the attitude of the Soviet Government. towards Christianity and all forms of religion, but! said he had received information that there was now a cessation of the more flagrant violations of the elementary principles of Justice. He believed there would be a greater chance of securing some alleviation of the dificult position of religious people in Russia if representation could be made through ordinary Diplomatic means to the Soviet Government, Upon a division, Lord Birkenhead's motion was carried by 43] votes to 21.—British Wireless through Reuter, Lord Thomson, the Minister for) the Air, replying on behalf of the Government said that the pledge which would be reciprocally affirmed between the British and Soviet Gov-
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