Oral Answers to Questions — British Subjects (Detention, Western Sahara)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 August 1947.

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Photo of Mr Christopher Mayhew Mr Christopher Mayhew , Norfolk Southern 12:00, 11 August 1947

We immediately asked the French authorities what was the position. I think that possibly the remoteness of Fort Trinquet in the Sahara may have something to do with it, but I assure the hon. Member that we are aware of the importance of this and are looking into it as quickly as possible.