§ 10. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make concerning the presence of German troops or material in Libya?
§ Mr. ButlerNo, Sir. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton East (Mr. Mander) on 1st March, to which I have nothing to add.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherHave the Government no confirmation whatever of the very circumstantial statements which have appeared concerning the presence of these men in the area of Libya?
§ Mr. ButlerWe do not believe that there are many men according to our information.
§ Sir Archibald SinclairHas the right hon. Gentleman made further inquiries since 1st March?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir, we have made inquiries, and the information is that which I have given to the House.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherDoes not the right hon. Gentleman believe that there are some men and material there?
§ Mr. ButlerI would not exclude the fact that there was a German man or men in Libya.
§ Mr. ManderIs it not a fact that Field-Marshal Goering is going to Libya to see Marshal Balbo?