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.

No, Sir.

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

No, Sir.

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

No, Sir.

"No, Sir," is catching.