§ 19. Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what safeguards or undertakings similar to those contained in Article 12 of the Austrian State Treaty are provided for in the arrangements made with the Federal Republic of Germany against the resurgence of Nazi and Fascist movements, and against the appointment of prominent Nazis to the new German army.
§ Mr. JannerIs the Minister aware that there is very grave concern about the position and that there is a resurgence to a very considerable extent of the appointment of Nazis in the military and civil spheres in Germany? Why cannot the same be done there as was done in regard to Austria?
§ Mr. MacmillanThe provisions in the Austrian Treaty date from 1949, and much has happened since then which has made similar provisions inappropriate to the London-Paris Agreements of last autumn. In the view of Her Majesty's Government, the best safeguard against the resurgence of Nazism in Germany is the association of Germany with the countries of the West.
§ Mr. JannerWhile I appreciate that association with the countries of the West is important, may I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman is aware that at the present moment people are being appointed to very important offices in the military and civil spheres in Germany? What 254 is he doing to try to advise the German Federal Government to prevent Nazism from being resuscitated in that way?
§ Mr. MacmillanIt is only a few weeks since the occupation formally ended. We will do well to have confidence in the Chancellor and in the German Federal Government.
§ Mr. BellengerIs there any proof of my hon. Friend's allegation that there is a substantial re-emergence of Nazism in Germany?
§ Mr. MacmillanI do not think there is. In any case, I am sure we would be wise in allowing Germany to exercise the freedom that she has been given.