HC Deb 24 June 1915 vol 72 cc1312-3
3. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will publish all reports received as to the treatment of prisoners in the different places of internment in Germany?

Lord ROBERT CECIL

We propose to lay on the Table of the House immediately a White Paper containing a further series of reports by members of the United States Embassy at Berlin on various detention camps in Germany in which British prisoners of war are interned. All reports received subsequent to the reports contained in the forthcoming White Paper will, if the House approves, be published immediately and as they are received, after the consent of the United States Embassy to their publication has been obtained.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

"If the House approves." May we take it that, if the House does not show any disapproval, that course will be adopted?

Lord ROBERT CECIL

Yes, Sir; that is the intention. Of course, if disapproval is expressed, we shall reconsider the matter.