HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 cc471-2
8. Mr. Hannah

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of the Government, through the Red Cross or otherwise, to help to support in neutral countries Jews who have escaped from German-occupied lands who cannot be admitted to this country or Palestine, with a view to some permanent settlement being arranged after the war?

Mr. Eden

I would call my hon. Friend's attention to the reply returned on 19th January by the Deputy Prime Minister to a Question put by my hon. Friends the Members for East Birkenhead (Mr. Graham White) and Consett (Mr. David Adams). His Majesty's Government are confident that, in the application of any measures of rescue and relief that may be agreed, they may count upon receiving the assistance of all recognised humanitarian and charitable organisations, including the British Red Cross with which they are in close touch.

Mr. Hannah

Are the Government doing the very utmost that we can in this extremely important question?

Mr. Eden

Yes, Sir, but, as has been explained to my hon. Friend, if the effort is to be really effective it must be on an international basis.