HC Deb 05 June 1918 vol 106 cc1557-8
14. Mr. KING

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Captain Harold Sherwin Spencer was in 1913 entrusted with a mission in Albania; whether, on his return from the Balkans, he made special confidential Reports to the Foreign Office; whether later during this War he was sent on a special Serbian mission; whether he executed these and any other duties for the Foreign Office in such a way as to retain the complete confidence of the Foreign Office; and whether he is now being so employed?

Lord R. CECIL

The reply to the first two parts of the question is in the negative. In November, 1915, Captain Spencer was attached to the British Adriatic Mission, and carried out his duties to the satisfaction of his immediate superior. The reply to the last part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. KING

Is the Noble Lord aware that this officer has declared that he went to Albania in 1913?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member has asked his question, and had it answered.

Mr. BILLING

Is the Noble Lord prepared to answer that on oath?