HC Deb 19 November 1941 vol 376 cc296-7
47. Major Vyvyan Adams

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now amplify the official statements so far made relating to the motives which actuated the prisoner Hess to come to Great Britain?

Mr. Attlee

No, Sir.

Major Adams

Would any harm be done by saying whether this odious creature came to tell us anything further than the decision of Hitler to starve us into surrender?

Mr. Attlee

The Prime Minister indicated that he would make a statement on the subject when he considered it necessary. I have no doubt that he will take notice of the points that have been raised.

Commander Sir Archibald Southby

Will the right hon. Gentleman arrange for the hon. and gallant Member to have a nice cosy chat with Hess himself?

Mr. McGovern

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that from the Prime Minister right down to the ex-Lord Provost of Glasgow we have had statements regarding Hess? Is it not time that some form of White Paper was issued to show the people the object of the visit, as they are not informed except by periodical outbursts? Could we have a complete statement?

Major Adams

Did this man come with the admitted collusion of Hitler or on the invitation of the hon. and gallant Gentleman the Member for Epsom (Sir A. Southby)?

Sir A. Southby

On a point of Order. Is it in Order for the hon. and gallant Gentleman to make a suggestion which is as fantastic as it is peevish?

Mr. Speaker

I can hardly rule a tit for tat out of Order.