HC Deb 31 January 1945 vol 407 cc1430-1
8. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what facilities have been afforded to the T.U.C. delegation in Greece to interview spokesmen of E.A.M. or E.L.A.S.

Mr. Law

The fullest facilities have been given to the Trade Union Congress delegation to interview spokesmen of E.A.M. or E.L.A.S. As has already been announced in the Press, the delegation have interviewed four representatives of trades unions associated with E.L.A.S. and on 29th January took part in a conference between these representatives and delegates of the Greek Government and Athenian trades unionists. The delegation have refrained from meeting political parties since the object of their mission is to investigate trades union questions.

Mr. Driberg

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether, now that the truce is in force, war correspondents also are now allowed to interview spokesmen of E.A.M. or E.L.A.S.?

Mr. Law

That is another question.

Mr. Gallacher

Is it not the case that the trade union delegation are finding it very difficult to get confirmation of the stories told by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in this House?

Mr. Law

I do not think so.

Captain Duncan

Arising out of the original reply, as the trade union delegation was an official delegation sent out by His Majesty's Government, will my right hon. Friend publish the official report of Sir Walter Citrine when he returns?

Mr. Law

I think that is a matter that would have to be discussed with Sir Walter Citrine.

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