HC Deb 17 May 1939 vol 347 cc1382-3
16. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the protests and denials of the German Government respecting certain German subjects recently expelled from this country, he will supply information respecting the reason for their expulsion; and whether he has intimated, or will intimate, to the German Government the nature of our complaint against these men?

Mr. Butler

The ground for the expulsion of these persons was that His Majesty's Government had reason to believe that they had indulged in actions which the authorities could not condone. An intimation to this effect was conveyed to the German Chargé d'Affaires in London.

Mr. Sorensen

Were the precise details of the charge conveyed to the German Government?

Mr. Butler

I said that an intimation to this effect which I have given was conveyed to the German Chargé d'Affaires.

Mr. Sorensen

Will the right hon. Gentleman give to the House particulars of the information with a view to exposing the falsity of the denials of the German Government?

Mr. Butler

It would not be in the public interest to give more precise information as to the nature of the action complained of.