| Description | Anglo-French declaration 1918 to effect that Imperial Russian Government entered into obligations as representative of Russia before 1917 October revolution, and existing authorities cannot repudiate those undertakings in international law. Anglo-Soviet Conference opens in London, 14 April 1924, to try and restore Russian credit in United Kingdom (UK). Government signs surprise treaty, 8 August 1924, to conditionally guarantee loan to Russia. Foreign Office consider legislation to acquire 'Baring balances' of Tzarist Government for distribution to claimants under Foreign Claims and Assets Bill, aborted 1949. |