HC Deb 24 October 1945 vol 414 cc2003-4
44. Colonel Gomme-Duncan

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, if, in view of the widespread anxiety as to the conditions in Poland generally and the treatment of Polish subjects on both sides of the Curzon Line, he will publish the latest official reports he has received and make a full statement on the subject at an early date.

Mr. Bevin

I am watching the development of the situation in Poland very closely. I do not, however, at present see any justification for departing from the normal practice of not publishing the confidential reports which I receive regularly from His Majesty's Ambassador at Warsaw. Moreover, I cannot meantime promise an early statement on the subject.

Captain Gammans

Can the right hon. Gentleman say if Allied or neutral journalists are at present allowed to go to Poland?

Mr. Bevin

That does not arise out of this Question.

Vice-Admiral Taylor

Will the Minister take into account the mass arrests, reported in the papers, of thousands of Poles, during the last few days?