§ 14. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations he has received through the French or other Government or from foreign or British sources regarding the possibility of establishing a Lieux de Genève or neutralised zone in each country, where women, children, old and sick people could be absolutely or relatively immune from aerial bombardment?
§ Mr. SorensenIs the Minister aware that the statement has appeared in the Press—to be precise, "The Times"—to the effect that arrangements are being made to secure a reserved zone in Italy to fulfil this purpose? Might I ask further whether the Government has never paid any attention to this proposal up to the present time?
Colonel Sir A. Lambert-WardDoes not my right hon. Friend think that there would be considerable danger of the enemy placing their munition factories within the Lieux de Genève and thus rendering them immune from air attack?
§ Mr. SorensenIs it not a fact that the Minister's Department and the Government rule out entirely this humane proposal?
§ Mr. LawWe do not rule out anything that will contribute to the satisfactory prosecution of the war.