HC Deb 20 January 1943 vol 386 c187
15. Mr. Ivor Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the arrival of the Comte de Paris in North Africa has taken place with the approval of His Majesty's Government?

Mr. Eden

The Comte de Paris has resided continuously in Morocco since 1940. His recent visit to Algiers was undertaken without the knowledge of His Majesty's Government, or, so far as I am aware, of the United States Government either.

Mr. Thomas

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the presence of this Pretender can only complicate an already difficult situation?

Mr. Eden

I do not believe him to be of sufficient importance to complicate anything.