HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 c473
11. Sir T. Moore

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether there are any reasons, technical, political or diplomatic, to justify Rome having been hitherto exempted from bombing by British aircraft?

Mr. Eden

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the statement I made on 20th January.

Sir T. Moore

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware there is very genuine anxiety and indeed even suspicion with regard to our reasons for affording this hide-out for the Fascist Government, and will he not take steps to allay that anxiety as early as possible?

Mr. Eden

I gave an extremely definite and specific answer last week. I do not know why the hon. and gallant Member should be suspicious of my wishing to create a Fascist hide-out.