HC Deb 20 March 1939 vol 345 cc893-4
17. Mr. Noel-Baker

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make a statement concerning the present situation in the Memel district of Lithuania?

Mr. Butler

Conditions in the Memel-land have not appreciably changed since my reply to the hon. Member for Wolver-hampton, East (Mr. Mander) on 1st February, but the present situation is being closely watched.

Mr. Noel-Baker

Has the right hon. Gentleman seen the statement of the leader of the Germans in the Memel territory, that the time has now come when they must return to the Reich?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir, I have seen that statement, and I have said that the situation is being closely watched.

Mr. Benn

Has he also noticed the formation of Storm Troopers in Memel-land?

Mr. Butler

I have noticed all those matters.

Mr. Gallacher

What are you doing?