Sir Austen Chamberlain asked whether Mr. Henderson really, thought it cafe to proceed with Ube exchange of ambassadors when was quite obvious that the Russian Soviet Government put a different interpretation on the pledge from that which was put upon it by tha House of Commer Mr. Henderson replied that was under an obligation to seck carry into effect the decision of the House and in the event of the pledg> which would be contained in the foment that would be handed the ambassador on the presentation of his credentials being broken,. the responsibility would rest with' His Majesty's Government as to the action it must take, Among further questions was whether, pending a definite unde: taking by the Soviet Government, both on its own behalf and on behalf of the Third International, xegarding the provision 0: fands for subversive activities in this country, the Foreign Secretary intended 3 modify in any way the doctrine of diplomatic immunity in respect of correspondence and packages pass~ ing between the Government at Moscow and its representative in: London.
Mr, Henderson replied that the resumption of diplomatic relations naturally implied that, Ambassadors would receive normal facilities in. respect of diplomatic ence.
The Secretary of State for India, replying toa question, stated that the Government of India was consulted respecting the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Rugsian Soviet Government, and the action taken by His Majesty's Government accorded with the views expressed by the Government of India—British Wireless through Reuter.
The Soviet Ambassador Moscow, Nov. 16, M. Gregory Sokolnikov, format Soviet Commissar of Finance,.haw been appointed Ambassador to Britain, lo was degraded for, opposition to the ruling faction, but a few months ago. was given anew economic appointment.—Reut South ix "still safely democratic,"
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