HC Deb 04 August 1947 vol 441 cc984-5
68. Mr. Pickthorn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reports he has received of offers of employment in the Soviet army made by Russians to ex-German Army officers living in the British zone.

Mr. Mayhew

No concrete evidence has been received of offers of employment in the Soviet army being made by Russians to ex-German officers living in the British zone.

Mr. Pickthorn

May I ask what is meant by "concrete evidence," and whether it is now possible to answer the Question, which is, what reports have been received?

Mr. Mayhew

We have heard some rumours and we are sifting our information.