Oral Answers to Questions — Austria – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 1 Rhagfyr 1947.
Mr William Gallacher
, Fife Western
12:00,
1 Rhagfyr 1947
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has considered a letter sent to him by the hon. Member for West Fife, dealing with an allegation by the ex-Chancellor of Austria that the contents of the secret files of the Foreign Office were supplied to the Italian Government; and what statement he has to make on it.
Mr Christopher Mayhew
, Norfolk Southern
My right hon. Friend is looking into this and will shortly be replying to the hon. Member's letter.
Mr William Gallacher
, Fife Western
In view of the serious allegations that are made, will the Foreign Secretary make certain that there is a full investigation into this matter, considering that Lord Vansittart, or someone closely associated with him, is associated with these very serious allegations?
Mr Christopher Mayhew
, Norfolk Southern
We will look into it.
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