HC Deb 19 February 1941 vol 369 c129
1. Mr. Hannah

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information to give the House as to Italian bombing of ancient Greek churches?

The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Butler)

I under stand that the 6th Century Church of San Sofia at Salonika with its celebrated mosaics has been bombed and the cupola and other parts of the building seriously damaged. His Majesty's Minister at Athens is being requested to telegraph particulars of damage to this and any other ancient Greek churches or monuments.

Mr. Hannah

Why have we not given more publicity to this disgraceful action?

Mr. Butler

The hon. Member has materially assisted us in this direction.

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