§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many British subjects have been arrested in Germany since 5th March, 1933; how many have been released without explanation; how many are at present in custody; and whether he is satisfied that proper action with regard to defence, compensation, and appeal of the accused persons has been taken in all cases by the local British representatives?
§ Mr. BALDWIN (for Sir JOHN SIMON)In reply to the first, second and third parts of this question, nine British subjects have been arrested in Germany since 5th March last; six have been released—in one case without explanation, namely, that of Mr. Mann, as regards which I have nothing to add to the reply given on the 1st May to the hon. Member for Broxtowe (Mr. Cocks); three are at present in custody, of whom one, Mr. Howard, is expected to be released on 6th May, and another, Mr. Gupta, who was arrested on 21st April, is expected to leave Germany on 5th May; while as regards the third, Mr. Fraser, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 1st May to the hon. Member for Broxtowe. The reply to the fourth part of this question is in the affirmative.