HC Deb 02 March 1931 vol 249 c18
25. Mr. HALL-CAINE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he proposes to make any inquiries regarding the sentence passed on Lady Owen by the French courts?

Mr. DALTON

No, Sir. Lady Owen was convicted by the French courts of attempted murder, and there does not appear to be any ground on which His Majesty's Government could properly intervene.

Mr. HALL-CAINE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the French newspapers are practically unanimous in condemning this sentence?