HC Deb 01 May 1941 vol 371 cc569-70
70. Major Vyvyan Adams

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether official cognisance was taken of the reports of Colonel Lindbergh on the strength of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics about the time of the pact of Munich?

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

The records show that, while Colonel Lindbergh's views were available for consideration by His Majesty's Government in September, 1938, no undue significance was attached to them.

Major Adams

Was this man interviewed at the Foreign Office?

Mr. Butler

Not so far as I am aware.

Major Adams

Has not this man consistently used his influence to prevent effective action against Germany?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Ellis Smith

And with a well-known Lady in this House.