HC Deb 06 July 1931 vol 254 c1704
24. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the number of appeals that have been made to him, during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date, asking him to assist in securing the release of British subjects who have joined the French Foreign Legion; and what action he has taken?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

During the past 12 months I have received two such appeals, but in neither case were there grounds on which I felt able to take action.

Mr. DAY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether those appeals were from men who joined the Legion in England, or from men who joined it abroad?

Mr. HENDERSON

That is a detail which I cannot give without notice.