HC Deb 10 May 1933 vol 277 cc1521-2
6. Mr. THORNE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can state whether he has had any conversations with the German adviser on foreign affairs now in England; and, if so, whether he intends making any statement in this House about the matter?

8. Mr. LAWSON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has had a conference with the representative of the German Government, Herr Rosenberg; and, if so, whether he has any statement to make on the matter?

9. Mr. COCKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Dr. Rosenberg has been received at the Foreign Office; and whether he can make a statement regarding his visit to this country?

Sir J. SIMON

The German Embassy requested that this gentleman should be received at the Foreign Office. The Permanent Under-Secretary saw him on Monday and I myself had a conversation with him yesterday. He gave me some information as to recent events in the internal policy of Germany and I explained to him with equal frankness the prevailing sentiment in this country on the subject.

Mr. TH0RNE

Was any indication given to the man in question that the present Government were not going to support 'any increase in armaments in Germany?

Sir J. SIMON

I think that the views which are held are very well known to Germany.

Sir P. HARRIS

Is this gentleman a special envoy or only a private citizen coming over on the recommendation of the German Government?

Sir J. SIMON

It is difficult to define his exact position, but, as the German Embassy asked me to see the gentleman, I thought it quite proper to see him.

Mr. THORNE

Has the right hon. Gentleman seen a report as to what Mr. Norman Davis said to this particular gentleman?

Mr. JANNER

Is the right hon. Gentleman taking steps to see that no agitation in this country is being urged by this individual who has come here, particularly in view of the constant statements which he has made in the Press—

Mr. SPEAKER

I do not think that that arises out of the question.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

May I ask whether this country is bound to receive anyone who is sent over by the German Government; may I also ask whether this gentleman would be received in this honourable House?

Mr. COCKS

Has the right hon. Gentleman explained to Herr Rosenberg that in future we intend to stand by France to prevent the ire-armament of Germany?

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