§ Mr. Patrick McNair-Wilsonasked the Lord Privy Seal what discussions he is having with the Governments of the other foreign Powers responsible for the security of Rudolf Hess regarding any need to verify the identity of the prisoner in view of the doubt which has been raised by a former doctor at the prison.
§ Sir Ian GilmourThe allegations made in Dr. Hugh Thomas' recent book "The Murder of Rudolf Hess" are being studied. When these studies have been completed, the Government will consider whether any further steps are called for. Any such steps would necessarily involve172W the other Powers with responsibility for Hess.