§ 36. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Minister of Information what steps he is taking, in conjunction with the Minister of Shipping and the First Lord of the Admiralty, to provide reasonable recreation and other amenities for the French merchant officers and seamen?
Mr. CooperAn organisation is at present being set up to co-ordinate all welfare work connected with the French in this country. I understand that steps are now being taken by the Ministries concerned to improve the condition of French merchant officers and seamen at present in this country.
§ Sir T. MooreMay I point out that you, Mr. Speaker, in your discretion, took out half of my Question, which it was quite proper for you to do, because it showed where the men were stationed, but may I ask my right hon. Friend a question?
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. and gallant Member may not ask in a Supplementary Question something which was cut out of the Question.
§ Sir T. MooreI agree, Mr. Speaker, but arising out of the Reply, which was very satisfactory, will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that it is the desire of all hon. Members and of people outside the House that these people who are fighting for us and with us should be treated as friends and not as enemies?