HC Deb 01 November 1944 vol 404 c789
33. Professor Savory

asked the Minister of Information whether he intends to broadcast to Eire a summary of the dossier found near Brussels showing the preparation of the Germans to invade Eire, and the printing of detailed maps and photographs of every port in Eire suitable for landing, but containing the warning that the social and hygienic conditions of the people are unsuitable for billeting troops.

Mr. Bracken

The facts concerning the discovery of the dossier and the evidence it contained of Nazi plans to invade Eire as well as Great Britain were broadcast on 17th October on the B.B.C. Home Service and were thus brought to the attention of listeners to that service in Eire.

Professor Savory

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that all these photographs and maps with regard to the invasion of Eire did not appear until the middle of August, 1940, several months after Mr. de Valera had assured the German Minister in Dublin of the neutrality of Eire?

Mr. Bracken

That is a very interesting footnote to history.

Dr. Morgan

Is it possible for some of these alleged maps to be placed in the Library?

Professor Savory

They are not "alleged."

Dr. Morgan

They are.

Mr. Bracken

Can the hon. Gentleman explain how I am to put an "alleged map" in the Library?

Dr. Morgan

May I correct "alleged" to "allegedly found in Brussels"?