HC Deb 24 June 1943 vol 390 c1319
Mr. Driberg

(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will instruct His Majesty's Consul-General in New York to provide bail and such legal aid as may be necessary for John Jackson, a British sailor detained in connection with the death of an American citizen?

The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Eden)

His Majesty's Consul-General at New York has been instructed by telegraph to report on this case and to render such assistance as he properly can, including the provision of legal aid.