§ 59. Sir Henry Morris-Jonesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information whether he will take steps to make known to the German people the fact that large fortunes have been placed by the Nazi leaders of Germany in foreign countries; and to emphasise the conclusion to be drawn from this practical manifestation of the extent of their confidence in their own future and in the finances of the nationthey control?
§ Sir E. GriggMy Noble Friend has read with much interest the American Press reports showing that large fortunes have been placed abroad by certain of the Nazi leaders, and he is taking steps to see that these reports and the implications of the action of the Nazi leaders are brought to the notice of the German people.
§ Mr. SorensenMay I ask whether the Minister of Information will make certain that these statements are true?
§ Sir E. GriggThis statement, being of great importance, my Noble Friend thought it necessary to make certain close inquiries before they were reproduced. The hon. Member will understand that inquiries of this kind cannot produce evidence of the sort to be publicly given in a court of law.
§ Mr. McGovernIs not thisrather a dangerous form of propaganda in which the Germans may also indulge, and tell us where our leaders have their fortunes?
§ Sir E. GriggI am sure that we have nothing to fear from inquiries of that sort.