Arrested Leaders

Oral Answers to Questions — Poland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 June 1945.

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Photo of Mr John Martin Mr John Martin , Southwark Central 12:00, 13 June 1945

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any further information has been received from the Soviet Government on the Polish leaders under arrest in Russia.

Photo of Mr Morgan Price Mr Morgan Price , Forest of Dean

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affars whether in view of the increasing suspicion over the intention of the U.S.S.R. in Poland and Eastern Europe arising in part from the arrest of the 16 Poles, he will invite the Government of the U.S.S.R. to state in greater detail than hitherto whether all the 16 persons are charged with offences; and if not, who are so charged and the nature of the indictments against them.

Photo of Mr Richard Law Mr Richard Law , Kingston upon Hull South West

The Soviet Government are well aware of the desire of His Majesty's Government for full information on this subject. The early release of these men would, I am sure, contribute to the success of the important consultations which will shortly begin in Moscow.

Photo of Mr John Martin Mr John Martin , Southwark Central

In view of the satisfaction which we all feel at the answer to the previous Question, could the right hon. Gentleman represent to the Soviet Government the great importance to Anglo-Soviet relations and the future organisation of world security of releasing these people?

Photo of Mr Richard Law Mr Richard Law , Kingston upon Hull South West

I am sure the Soviet Government are fully aware of our anxiety in this matter, but I will certainly see that what the hon. Member has said is brought to their attention.

Photo of Mr Samuel Silverman Mr Samuel Silverman , Nelson and Colne

Can the right hon. Gentleman assure us that the Polish Government in London will themselves refrain from abusing the special powers that we have conferred upon them in relation to their army by arresting political opponents?

Photo of Mr Douglas Clifton Brown Mr Douglas Clifton Brown , Hexham

That is another question.