HC Deb 18 July 1938 vol 338 cc1786-7
14. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that alien Jews visiting German resorts are excluded from bathing places at the sea, rivers, lakes, and from sun-bathing shelters and that, on their arrival at a spa, they must report to the police who will issue to them a special card; and, if so, whether he intends making any protest against these restrictions on behalf of British Jews?

Mr. Butler

I am aware that certain restrictions have been placed upon the movements of Jewish visitors, including foreign Jews, at German spas and other resorts, but I am not aware of any cases of British Jews having suffered from these restrictions.

Mr. Sorensen

May we take it that the hon. Gentleman will make representations to the German Government if he finds that there are these restrictions being placed upon our own nationals?

Mr. Butler

In the event of British subjects suffering hardship, we would, of course, consider the possibility of taking up individual cases with the German Government.

Mr. Sorensen

Is it considered a hardship not to be able to bathe?

Miss Rathbone

Would not the best way of avoiding these restrictions be for Jews and all other English people to keep out of Germany?