§ 16. Sir J. Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is now in a position to introduce legislation in order to prevent a 744 repetition of the incident during the Korean war when certain individuals visited British troops captured by the enemy in order to exert Communist influence upon them and thereby give aid to the Queen's enemies.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeThis matter, which presents many legal and practical difficulties, has been under consideration, but I am not yet in a position to say whether legislation will be introduced.
§ Sir J. HutchisonDoes my right hon. and gallant Friend recollect the indignation which this caused in the country at the time when it took place, and can he assure me that the attempt to prevent a repetition of this sort of incident has not in fact been abandoned?
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI am glad to give that assurance. I must repeat that it is an extremely difficult matter.