§ 4. Mr. LAWSONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to make a statement concerning the death of John Lambton, who was killed while serving in the Foreign Legion in Morocco?
§ Mr. EDENI have telegraphed to the British Vice-Consul at Fez for a report on this case and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as it is received.
§ Mr. LAWSONAs it is improbable that we shall have an opportunity of raising this matter again, may I ask the hon. Gentleman if he is aware that this soldier was a mere youth, that he was well educated and of very high character, and will the Minister take steps, when he receives the information, to see if it is possible to get a pension for the boy's parents, who were very dependent upon him?
§ Mr. EDENI hope to receive the report in the course of a day or two, and I will endeavour to confer with my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. LAWSONThis is a matter of very great importance, as it is not a single case. Unless something is done in the matter, will the hon. Member take steps to warn youths in this country against being influenced to join the Foreign Legion, and tell them what they are likely to expect?
§ Mr. EDENThat is another question. So far as the individual case is concerned, I must see the report before I can pronounce on it.