HC Deb 19 July 1950 vol 477 cc2254-5
36. Mr. John Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the fact that British diplomatists in Bucharest are not allowed outside that capital, similar steps will be taken to see that Roumanian diplomatists do not move outside London without special permission.

Mr. Younger

Members of His Majesty's Legation in Bucharest are allowed outside the capital. The question. therefore, does not arise.

Mr. Rodgers

If I can produce evidence to the contrary, will the Minister reconsider that answer?

Mr. Younger

Yes, of course, If it turns out that restrictions are reimposed, we might have to reconsider the other part of the question, but our information at present is that those restrictions to which I think the hon. Gentleman is referring were only imposed for a very short time and are now no longer in force.

Mr. Rodgers

The information I have is that these limitations are still imposed on members of our Mission in Bucharest.

Mr. Braine

When will the Minister get tough in defence of British interests?