HC Deb 21 October 1918 vol 110 cc428-9
55. General CROFT

asked whether it is the fact that escaped or exchanged prisoners of war have been at any time subjected to examination by Lord Haldane?

Mr. HOPE

As far as I am aware, the answer is in the negative.

General CROFT

Does the hon. Gentleman mean that he has no knowledge that Lord Haldane has examined these prisoners?

Mr. HOPE

Neither I nor anyone in the Department has any knowledge of his having done so; in fact, there is every presumption that he never did.

General CROFT

Is it not a fact that Lord Haldane has been to the War Office for this specific purpose? [HON. MEMBERS: "Shame!"]

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