§ Mr. BUTLER LLOYDasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, if the Government is prepared to give any financial assistance to the English to return to their own country from Austria; and will a free train be run, and if so, on what date?
Mr. HARMSWORTHBritish subjects in Austria had the opportunity of returning to this country during the end of 1918 and the early months of this year and were strongly advised to do so by the Spanish Embassy in Vienna. A number of special trains were run and many persons returned. Travelling expenses and a subsistence allowance during the journey were sanctioned for all those who availed themselves of this opportunity of returning before 31st March last. Since 31st March last no special trains have been run, nor, so far as this Department is aware, are any in contemplation.