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67.
Sir W. Smithers
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he is taking to assist British diplomatic representatives in the Soviet Union to meet the rise in the cost of living due to the recent revaluation of the rouble.
Mr. Ernest Davies
The emoluments of these representatives are payable on the basis of a fixed rate of exchange. The increased cost of buying roubles as a result of the alteration in the exchange rate is borne by His Majesty's Government and does not affect individuals.