§ Mr. Manderasked the Home Secretary what action he proposes to take with regard to the action of the Marquis of Moral, of 22, Hans Place, agent in London of General Franco, in carrying on active propaganda on behalf of the Spanish rebels, making an attempt to influence the Government and sympathisers in Parliament with the rebels, and offering to supply information to Conservative Members; and whether he will consider requesting the Marquis of Moral to leave this country?
§ Sir J. SimonI would refer to the reply given on the 3rd instant to the hon. Member for West Fife (Mr. Gallacher). While it would be inconsistent with the policy of non-intervention to grant facilities to foreign visitors to come into this country to further the interests of either side, that policy does not involve prohibiting persons who have been resident in this1268W country for many years from enjoying the liberty allowed by our laws for the expression of political opinions.
§ Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will request His Majesty's Consul at Seville to visit M. Koestler at suitable intervals?
§ Viscount CranborneHis Majesty's Consul at Seville has been instructed to take such steps as he may consider appropriate to satisfy himself at suitable intervals as regards Mr. Koestler's welfare.
§ Mr. Donnerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can state the number of prisoners of British nationality at present in the hands of the Government of Senor Caballero; and, if not, whether he will request that Government to furnish such a list?
§ Viscount CranborneThe Spanish Government have been requested to furnish the required information, but no list has yet been received from His Majesty's Embassy at Valencia.