HC Deb 21 July 1937 vol 326 cc2184-5
10. Miss Wilkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the strongly pro-Nazi attitude and speeches of His Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin, any communications have passed between His Majesty's Government and the Governments of other European States on the subject?

Mr. Eden

I cannot accept the assumption that the attitude of His Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin has been biased by personal sentiment in favour of a foreign political party; and no representations to this effect have been received from any foreign Government, nor would they be regarded as acceptable.

Miss Wilkinson

In view of the somewhat optimistic statement of the right hon. Gentleman, may I ask him whether he is aware that influential and representative Central European Legations in Berlin are stating precisely the opposite of what he has now said to the House?

Mr. Eden

I do not know to what the hon. Lady refers. I can only state the position of His Majesty's Government in the matter, and that I have done as clearly as I could.

Captain Cazalet

Is it not the duty of His Majesty's representatives in all countries to establish and maintain the most friendly relations possible with the countries to which they are accredited?

Mr. Gallacher

Does that apply to the Ambassador in Moscow?

Mr. Eden

I am glad to know that our representative in Moscow is on excellent terms with the Soviet Government.