asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has come to any decision regarding the question of making representations to the Russian Government concerning the contents of certain text books on English in use in Government schools in Russia; and, if so, what that decision is?

No, Sir. The matter is still under consideration.

Can the Noble Lord say when he is likely to come to a decision in this matter?

I am afraid I cannot, but there will be no avoidable delay.

Is the Noble Lord prepared to assure the Russian Government that they will remove from school histories in this country lying statements about Soviet Russia?