HC Deb 04 June 1940 vol 361 c781W
Sir G. Fox

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, before appointments in the Intelligence section of his Department are sanctioned, inquiries are made as to the original nationality and family connections of the wife of each appointee?

Sir V. Warrender

Investigations are made into the connections and antecedents of all persons, except permanent Naval and Civil officers, before appointment to posts involving knowledge of secret matters.