§ 22. Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will seek an assurance from the Bonn Government that they will not employ in any position of control or authority in the new German Army anyone who has had connections with the Nazi Party, and particularly that no one who was convicted as a war criminal will receive any appointment in this new German Army.
§ Mr. TurtonNo, Sir.
§ Mr. LewisWill the Minister explain why he will not adopt the suggestion contained in the Question, because it is obvious that everyone in this country, whether for or against German rearmament, would like that assurance?
§ Mr. TurtonThe selection of officers for the new German Army will be a matter for the Federal Government after the Paris Agreements come into force, but the Federal Government have made it quite clear that their intention is to screen the new officers' corps thoroughly.