48. Sir F. HALLasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the evidence afforded by the prosecution, at the instance of the German Ministry of Defence, of Dr. Zeigner, the late Premier of Saxony, for high treason for his disclosure of the association between the Army and certain illegal police and defence forces, that Germany is evading her disarmament obligations, he will state what action is being taken by the Allies to resume the control of military arrangements in Germany reserved to them by the Peace Treaty?
§ Mr. CLYNESHis Majesty's Government have no official information respecting the prosecution of Dr. Zeigner, but they are giving their fullest attention to the whole subject of military control in Germany. Their endeavour is that the Inter-Allied Military Commission of Control shall resume its legitimate activities so as to complete its mission within a measurable distance of time.
Sir F. HALLDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think it is necessary that the Departments should be able to communicate and keep them in touch with matters of this important nature?
§ Mr. CLYNESMy answer implies that the Government have only acted on official information.
Sir F. HALLWill the right hon. Gentleman get in touch with the German Government owing to the importance of the matter and ask whether there is any truth in the statements contained in the question I have put on the Paper to-day?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe second part of my answer implies it.