HC Deb 24 June 1935 vol 303 cc783-4
6. Mr. COCKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the proposal to send a delegation of ex-service men to Germany for the purpose of furthering the interests of peace, he will use his good offices with the German Government with a view to obtaining facilities for the delegation to meet the leaders of the German peace organizations?

Sir S. HOARE

I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Ebbw Vale (Mr. A. Bevan) on the 19th June.

Mr. COCKS

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that unless such action is taken the only people these delegates will meet will be men like General Goering and other Nazi protagonists? Is that the policy which His Majesty's Government desire?

Sir S. HOARE

No, Sir. This is a matter that is in the hands of the British Legion. I have no reason to think that they are not making satisfactory arrangements for themselves. They have made no request to me, and I have no reason to think that they are not making the arrangement which they themselves desire.

Mr. COCKS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the leaders of the German peace organisations are all in concentration camps?