§ Mr. Woodburnasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can indicate when it will be possible for letters to be sent to Paris and the freed districts of France.
§ Mr. EdenI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on this subject to the hon. and gallant Member for Waterloo (Captain Bullock) on 3rd October.
§ Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when arrangements will be made for civilian letters to be sent to the freed parts of France and Belgium.
§ Mr. EdenAs regards postal services with France, I would refer My hon. Friend to the reply given to the Question put by the hon. and gallant Member for Waterloo (Captain Bullock) on 3rd October. As for Belgium, His Majesty's Government await an indication from the military authorities that they are prepared to authorise the resumption of a service, and that the Belgian authorities are in a position to operate it and to exercise the necessary censorship.