§ Mr. MILLSasked whether his attention has been drawn to the arrest of a British Yeomanry officer in Germany; and whether he can state on what grounds he 1328 has been arrested and what steps the Government propose to take in the matter?
§ Sir E. GREYAccording to a report received from the Acting British Consul-General at Hamburg, a British subject has been arrested on a charge of espionage. The prisoner has the assistance of counsel, and is in communication with his relatives and friends in this country. The case appears to be dealt with in accordance with the normal rules of procedure in Germany, and there is no ground for the intervention of His Majesty's Government. The Embassy in Berlin has been instructed to give the assistance that can properly be given to the legal representative who is going to Berlin in connection with the case.
§ Sir WILLIAM BULLWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether there is any ground for the statement that this gentleman has had any connection with Messrs. Brandon and Trench? The papers are giving currency to the rumour that this man who has been arrested is connected with Brandon and Trench?
§ Sir E. GREYI have not even heard the statement. As far as I am aware there is no foundation for it.
§ Mr. ASHLEYIs this gentleman a Yeomanry officer?
§ Sir E. GREYI am not sure about that. I have seen the statement made, and I have no reason to suppose it is inaccurate; but I am not able to confirm it from my own knowledge.