HC Deb 14 July 1948 vol 453 c1168
7. Mr. Stokes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that Dr. Josef Gotz was handed over by us to the French Government in December, 1946, since when he has been kept in prison at Rue du Cheche-Midi, in Paris; that he was examined for the first time on 3rd May, 1948, nearly 18 months after being handed over; and whether he will now demand his return to the British zone of Germany in accordance with the laws laid down by the C.C.G.

Mr. Mayhew

I am aware that Dr. Gotz was handed over by the British authorities in Germany to the French, in December, 1946. I am informed that he was first examined on 12th December, 1946. The British authorities asked for his return to the British zone of Germany on 10th June, 1948.

Mr. Stokes

Can I take it that since this Question has been put down some action has been taken, and that my hon. Friend will persist in it, until this man is either dealt with or set free and sent back to Germany?

Mr. Mayhew

The action was taken before this Question was put down. We are awaiting a reply from the French authorities.

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