§ 54. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that the three British officers who have been imprisoned in Germany for being spies have been granted a free pardon by the German Emperor; and if he has any intention of granting a free pardon to the German spies now in prison in this country?
§ 56. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that three British officers found guilty in Germany of espionage have been recently released; and whether, with the view of showing the national sense of this act of generosity and clemency, he will recommend a remission of the remainder of their sentences in the case of Germans now imprisoned in this country for espionage?
§ Mr. McKENNAI will consult my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on this matter. There is only one German now under sentence in this country for espionage.
§ Mr. KINGIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that when this German was sentenced a number of the organs of public 321 opinion commented upon the sentence as harsh and unfair?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir. I should not be able to concur with my hon. Friend's statement without looking up the particular reference.