47. Major Vyvyan Adamsasked the Prime Minister whether he can now 297 amplify the official statements so far made relating to the motives which actuated the prisoner Hess to come to Great Britain?
§ Mr. AttleeNo, Sir.
Major AdamsWould 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. AttleeThe 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 SouthbyWill the right hon. Gentleman arrange for the hon. and gallant Member to have a nice cosy chat with Hess himself?
§ Mr. McGovernIs 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 AdamsDid 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. SouthbyOn 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. SpeakerI can hardly rule a tit for tat out of Order.