§ 20. Sir R. Youngasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the French service men in quarters in a town of which he has been informed, are not part of General de Gaulle's volunteer force; that much adverse comment has been caused by the way these men are entertained and feted, to the neglect of men in our own Services; and whether he will cause it to be known that Frenchmen serving in the war wear a distinguishing badge to denote their support of General de Gaulle?
§ Mr. EdenNo French service personnel are quartered in the town to which my hon. Friend refers. A notification is about to be issued to all concerned that the personnel of General de Gaulle's Forces bear on each shoulder of their uniforms the word "France" in white letters, and reference has also been made to this fact in the Press.
§ Sir R. YoungIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I saw a company of these French sailors or soldiers in Chester when I was there, and that they were dining in one of the military rooms?
§ Mr. EdenI have made inquiries on the report which I received. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will have a word with me about it.