§ 45. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to an Order issued by the enemy to the effect that British aviators who drop leaflets over the enemy lines will, if caught, be sentenced to death; and what steps he proposes to take in regard thereto?
§ Mr. JAMES HOPE (Lord of the Treasury)His Majesty's Government have received no official corroboration of this Order, which appeared in an, Austrian newspaper. We are, however, informing the Austrian Government that should such an Order as is described have been issued and be carried into effect, the sternest measures of reprisals will be instantly taken.