HC Deb 22 July 1936 vol 315 cc416-7
3. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will now ask for an assurance from the German Government that they do not propose to make use of the occasion of the Olympic Games being held in Berlin for the purposes of political propaganda and as implying recognition of and support for the Nazi regime?

Mr. EDEN

No, Sir.

Mr. MANDER

Is it not notorious that the German Government use all these occasions for propaganda purposes, and can we not have some security that the persecution of the Jews will not immediately commence after the Olympic Games are over?

Mr. EDEN

The hon. Gentleman asked whether I could give an assurance from the German Government on this subject, and my answer was perfectly clear.

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

Does not my right hon. Friend view with disfavour these impertinent pin-pricks against a friendly nation?

Mr. MANDER

Nonsense.

Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWN

Is it not a fact that the very magnificent and large stadium that has been erected for the Olympic Games is going to be permanently used for Military or Air purposes?