§ 6. Sir JOHn LONSDALEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will put himself into communication with the French Government with a view to expediting the granting of passes to British subjects living in or wishing to enter the area in France now occupied by the British Army, as these individuals are at a disadvantage as compared with other nationalities?
§ Lord R. CECILThe matter is already engaging attention, but private interests must be subordinated to military necessities. The French authorities are carrying out the wishes of the British military authorities in this matter.
§ Sir J. LONSDALEWill the attention of the military authorities be drawn to the case of a well-known British dentist practising at Compiegne, who was allowed to circulate freely during the whole time that French troops were in occupation of that area, but since the arrival of the British has been refused permission to move about, and his practice has therefore been entirely suspended?
§ Lord R. CECILIf the hon. Member will ascertain the name of the individual in question, full inquiries will be made.