HC Deb 15 April 1946 vol 421 cc2345-6
59. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how money of the Soviet citizens freed by forces operating under British command, and sent back to the U.S.S.R. in accordance with the agreement signed at Yalta, have protested at being sent back.

Mr. McNeil

I regret that I am unable to answer this Question. No records have been kept by the military authorities of the numbers of repatriates who may have protested against repatriation.

Mr. Keeling

Does the Minister deny that the operation of this Agreement has denied the right of asylum under the British flag to political offenders?

Mr. McNeil

I think that is another question. I am asked about the numbers of repatriates. I regret there are no records on this subject.

Sir Ronald Ross

Have any been sent back who objected to being sent back?

Mr. McNeil

Again, I must not guess.