HC Deb 02 June 1937 vol 324 cc996-7
10. Colonel Wedgwood

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is kept acquainted with the increasing persecution of the Jews in Poland; and whether the influence of His Majesty's Government is being used to check this and to counteract German influence in the other direction?

Mr. Eden

My attention has been drawn in recent months to reports of anti-Jewish demonstrations in Poland and to the measures taken by the authorities to check such incidents. As regards the latter part of the question, I have no reason to suppose that these disturbances are caused by foreign influence in Polish affairs.

Colonel Wedgwood

Could not the right hon. Gentleman use the influence of the British Government in opposition to the growing persecution there merely by asking our Minister to get a report on what has taken place?

Mr. Eden

The right hon. and gallant Gentleman will know what is the British attitude on these matters generally. He also knows their complexity and the terms of the Minority Treaty.

Mr. V. Adams

Is this question embraced by the Minority Treaty?

Mr. Eden

No, it is not.

Mr. Mander

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that some opportunity is given to these persecuted Jews to go to Palestine?

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