HC Deb 08 May 1963 vol 677 cc73-4W
Mr. Brockway

asked the Lord Privy Seal what were the subject and terms of the apology sent to the Queen of Greece by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs following incidents at Claridges Hotel.

Mr. P. Thomas

The text of my noble Friend's letter has appeared in the national Press. For the convenience of the House, I am circulating it below. As to the subject, I would refer the hon. Gentleman to my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's reply to Questions on 2nd May.

TEXT OF LORD HOME'S LETTER OF APOLOGY TO QUEEN FREDERIKA OF THE HELLENES

April 26, 1963.

Your Majesty will know with what deep distress I have learned of the two incidents which occurred on the 20th and 22nd of April to mar Your Majesty's visit to this country. In my own name and that of the Home Secretary I should like to express our sincere apologies. We greatly regret that Your Majesty should have been subjected to such an experience.

HOME.

Her Majesty the Queen of the Hellenes.