§ Mr. Wootton-Daviesasked the Secretary of State for War what principles are being applied by the S.H.A.E.F. with regard to granting permission to business men of allied nationality to go to France 768W for the purpose of re-establishing their trade connections; and whether he can give an assurance that British business men will be given facilities in this respect not less favourable than those accorded to other Allied nationals.
§ Sir J. GriggThe principles which Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force, are observing in this matter are fully described in a statement recently issued by them and published in "The Times" on 25th September. This statement makes it clear that it is the policy of Supreme Headquarters to accord the same facilities to British business men as those accorded to other Allied nationals; and adds that allegations that this policy is being violated will be thoroughly investigated.