HC Deb 25 June 1947 vol 439 c69W
113. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the new arrests of prominent Socialists in Poland; and if, in view of the provisions of the Yalta Agreement, he will instruct His Majesty's representative in Warsaw to protest to the Polish Government.

Mr. Bevin

Yes, I was aware of these arrests, which, although recently announced, took place last November. I deplore political arrests, but I do not think it would serve any useful purpose to address a protest to the Polish Government on this subject.