HC Deb 14 June 1948 vol 452 cc16-7
27. Squadron-Leader Fleming

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the fact that a British official of the Control Commission has been convicted of a criminal offence in Germany is communicated to Scotland Yard to be recorded.

Mr. Mayhew

When a criminal charge is preferred, the Criminal Record Office at Scotland Yard is asked to state whether anything is known about the accused. The result of the case is subsequently reported to Scotland Yard. This is done in accordance with normal international police practice.

Squadron-Leader Fleming

In view of the fact that these men and women employed in the Control Commission are denied the right of appeal to a British court, is it fair that their records should be put into the hands of Scotland Yard, perhaps to be used against them?

Mr. Mayhew

This is normal in regard to any foreign country, and the fact that an appeal is not allowed does not matter.