HC Deb 03 March 1930 vol 236 cc25-6
25. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any communication from the Italian Government with reference to Mr. Gialdini; and what is the present position of this matter?

31. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any communication from the Italian Government respecting the position of John Gialdini; and, if so, whether he will state its purport?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Short)

I have been asked to reply. No communication has been received, and I can only repeat that it is not in the public interest to state publicly the present position of this matter.

Sir K. WOOD

Is the Under-Secretary not aware that there appeared in the official Labour organ last week a statement that the Italian Government had refused to assist us in the matter? Is there any truth in the statement?

Mr. SHORT

I am not familiar with everything that appears in the Press.

Sir K. WOOD rose

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Mr. SPEAKER

The Under-Secretary is not responsible for what appears in the Press.