HC Deb 03 November 1938 vol 340 cc399-400W
Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has had any communication with the South African Government explaining the purpose of Mr. Pirow's projected visit to the German Chancellor?

Mr. M. MacDonald

No, Sir.

Mr. Cary

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has any information to give the House in regard to the visit to this country of the South African Minister of Defence?

Mr. M. MacDonald

Mr. Pirow arrived in this country on Tuesday, 1st November. The object of his visit is to discuss with the appropriate authorities of His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom certain technical aspects of the defence programme of the Union of South Africa.