§ 43. Squadron-Leader Donnerasked the Secretary of State for War why a rigid non-fraternisation order is still enforced 206 in Eritrea, in view of the fact that Italy became a co-belligerent in 1943 and that there is no such non-fraternisation order in Italy.
§ Mr. LawsonThe resumption of normal social relations with Italians in Eritrea has not been permitted as in Italy because of its repercussions on native opinion and our desire to preserve our position as impartial administrators in an occupied ex-enemy territory. A certain amount of official and semi-official entertaining is, however, now allowed.
§ Squadron-Leader DonnerWill the Minister abolish this order now, as the reasons he has given for its continuation are not really justified?