§ 45. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister the contributions made up to date and offers received by the British Government from the American Red Cross for the relief of sufferers from enemy bombing in Great Britain and Palestine and other theatres of war?
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Mr. Attlee)The American Red Cross makes no direct contribution to the British Government, and the British Government make no direct appeal to the American Red Cross. Any direct gift, whether in cash or kind, would constitute a breach of neutrality. I am, however, aware that the American Red Cross has made most generous contributions to British voluntary organisations for the relief of sufferers from bombing.
§ Mr. ManderWould my right hon. Friend see that the gratitude of the people of this country is conveyed to the American Red Cross and at the same time explain why an offer to help air-raid victims in Palestine, made by the American Red Cross, was refused, and on what grounds?
§ Mr. AttleeI will certainly make inquiries. That is the first I have heard of it.
§ Mr. GranvilleIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the East End of London is very grateful to the American Red Cross for the help they have given since 8th September?
§ Mr. AttleeI am quite certain of that.