§ 24. Captain Alan Grahamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the release from arrest by the Soviet authorities of Madame Arciszewska, the wife of the Polish Prime Minister, has yet been confirmed by His Majesty's Ambassador in Moscow.
§ Mr. EdenAs I informed my hon. and gallant Friend in reply to his Question on 7th March, His Majesty's Ambassador received an assurance that the Soviet Government were taking steps to set Madame Arciszewska free. I understand that the Polish Government shortly afterwards received confirmation of her release.
§ Mr. Austin HopkinsonCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the wives of any other Prime Ministers are in danger in Russia?
Miss RathboneCould my right hon. Friend say whether the people belonging to the Polish Red Crass, who were arrested simultaneously with Madame Arciszewska, have been released?
§ Mr. EdenI am afraid I could not. I cannot recall whether I made representations for them at the time; I do not think that I did.
§ Professor SavoryIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the wife of the Polish Prime Minister is still obliged to report every day to the police, and can he protest against this continued indignity?
§ Mr. EdenI have had information about that and I would like to consider it. I made representations to secure the freedom of this lady, and I would like to consider whether I ought to make any further representations.