Great Britain and Russia On- Thursday, July 11th, in the
House. of Commons, there were some interesting exchanges on foreign affairs. Colonel Wedgwood was indignant with the Government for refusing asylum to Trotsky. Why should a great tradition be broken ? If Mazzini, Garibaldi, and Marx were admitted, why should Trotsky be refused ? As to the .recognition of the Soviet Government, the Prime Minister stated that the Government would very likely come to a decision during the recess. Question and answer then turned upon the wish of the Opposition to discuss the subject before the decision was taken. The Prime Minister, however—acting within his rights—said that an opportunity for discussion would be given before the decision became operative, but he could not under- take to say that discussion should precede decision.
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