HC Deb 25 April 1933 vol 277 cc21-2
38. Mr. LEWIS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, since the arrest of Mr. Fraser on 4th April, he has had any further complaints of the arrest of any British subjects in Germany?

Sir J. SIMON

Yes, Sir, the Foreign Office learned on the 19th April of the arrest at Regensburg in Bavaria of a British subject, a Mr. Wilfred Howard, a teacher of English in that city. I believe that the offence complained of was a breach of the law concerning statements derogatory to the administration in letters sent through the post. His Majesty's Consul-General at Munich was at once instructed to make inquiries, and the case was also brought to the notice of His Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin.

Mr. COCKS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what has happened to Mr. Fraser, who has been 21 days now without being brought to trial? Will the British Government protect this subject?

Sir J. SIMON

I must ask for notice of that question.