§ 62. Dr. D. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that Ukranians enjoying the hospitality of this country as political refugees are in constant receipt of propaganda directed to them from an agency in East Berlin inviting them to return; and, in view of the distress and uncertainty that this is causing these people, whether he will make appropriate diplomatic representations with a view to these activities being discontinued.
Commander NobleMy right hon. and learned Friend is aware that Ukranian refugees in this country often receive leaflets urging them to return to the Soviet Union. I can understand that this propaganda may cause apprehension and distress. But so long as the law is not broken, Her Majesty's Government cannot intervene. I do not think that diplomatic representations would help. The organisation which conducts this propaganda would not be deterred by such representations.