HC Deb 11 July 1917 vol 95 c1891
22. Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has official information to the effect that the German authorities are sending 3,000 young Belgian girls from Antwerp to Roumania; and, if so, is there any channel whereby a communication can be sent to the German authorities protesting against such action?

Mr. BALFOUR

No protest by this country to the German Government is, I fear, likely to deter them from committing these atrocities, which they know to be reprobated by the conscience of the whole civilised world.

Mr. SNOWDEN

Has the right hon. Gentleman any official information as to the accuracy of the statement in the question?

Mr. BALFOUR

No, I have not.

Mr. DUNCAN

Is there any reason to doubt its accuracy?