46. Lieut.-Colonel Martin Lindsayasked the Prime Minister whether the ban on marriages between members of the Occupation Forces and German nationals is still in force; and whether he will give an undertaking that it will not be lifted until this House has first been given an opportunity to debate the matter.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir, the ban is still in force. As regards an opportunity for Debate in the House, I cannot give an undertaking at the present moment.
Lieut.-Colonel LindsayWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that a premature lifting of the ban will cause great resentment in the country?
§ The Prime MinisterCertainly.