§ 23. Mr. Wedgwoodasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Karl Obritisch, youngest Member of Parliament of the Weimar Republic and a Czech anti-Nazi refugee, was on board the "Arandora Star"; whether he was saved; and why he was deported?
§ Mr. EdenNo internee with the name given in the Question is traced as having been on board the "Arandora Star." The list contains a Karel Olbrisch, a category A German, who is reported "missing."
§ Mr. WedgwoodIs not that the same man?
§ Mr. EdenNo, Sir; the name is spelt differently—Karel Olbrisch—and I understand he was born as Essen.
§ Mr. MathersHas the right hon. Gentleman a full list of those who were on board the "Arandora Star," and of those who were saved and those who were lost?
§ Mr. EdenA list is being compiled and will be made available in the Library of the House as soon as possible.
§ Mr. R. GibsonAs I was promised a week ago that this would be available, can the right hon. Gentleman say when it will be made available?
Mr. WhiteIs any attempt being made to follow up the numerous cases of substitution which it is understood took place?
§ 38. Mr. G. Straussasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can now make any further statement as to 595 whether the Germans and Italians on the "Arandora Star" were all Nazi sympathisers?
§ Mr. EdenIn view of the allegations that have reached me, instructions have been issued that immediate inquiries should be made into all the circumstances of this case. A further statement will be made to the House as soon as the inquiries are completed.
§ Mr. StraussWill that be within a few days?
§ Mr. EdenI cannot promise that, because a great many matters are being looked into, but there will be no undue delay.
§ Mr. SilvermanWill that statement include any information as to who was responsible for the drafting of particular individuals to the "Arandora Star"?