§ Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why Dr. Chatterton-Hill and his wife, who are both British subjects, after being accused in Berlin of helping enemy without being granted any possibility of a reply, have been deprived of their passports; and why his request to be brought to England to be tried in a British court of justice has been refused.
§ Mr. BevinI am informed by the competent authorities that Mr. Chatterton-Hill's case has been reviewed and that it has been decided not to institute proceedings against him. He has been notified of this decision, and he and his wife will be afforded the usual facilities should they wish to return to this country.