HC Deb 21 June 1915 vol 72 cc917-8
2. Mr. FELL

asked why safe conducts are being given to German envoys, emissaries, and spies who have been working in the United States and who now desire to return to Germany?

Lord ROBERT CECIL

It is not the fact that safe conducts are being given generally speaking to German envoys or others who have been working in the United States, and who now desire to return to Germany. In one or two instances such safe conducts have been granted, because, on a review of all the circumstances, that course seemed to be most in the interests of this country.