HC Deb 05 September 1940 vol 365 c3
3. Mr. Ammon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has yet been able to get into touch with the Channel Islands; and can he now give any information as to the fate of the deserted people?

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sir John Anderson)

I am afraid I am not yet able to add anything to my replies to previous Questions on this subject.

Mr. Ammon

Has the right hon. Gentleman any information as to the food situation on the Islands?

Sir J. Anderson

Perhaps I can see the hon. Member afterwards.

Mr. Mender

In view of the failure of the Home Secretary to obtain any information through the channels of the Red Cross, will he not consider asking some neutral consul to find out what is happening in the Islands?

Sir J. Anderson

Other channels are being explored.

Mr. McGovern

Could not the right hon. Gentleman pay a visit there himself?

Sir J. Anderson

No, Sir.