Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 October 1947.
Mr Richard Stokes
, Ipswich
12:00,
28 October 1947
asked the Secretary of State for War if he is yet in a position to issue a report on the theft of jewels and valuables from Glucksburg Castle.
Mr Emanuel Shinwell
, Seaham
No, Sir. This matter is still being investigated in conjunction with the Control Commission for Germany.
Mr Richard Stokes
, Ipswich
Is my right hon. Friend aware that this event took place a long time ago, that the names of very high personages are connected with it and are broadcast over Germany, and will he make quite sure that the greatest possible haste is taken with regard to the publication of the report?
Mr Emanuel Shinwell
, Seaham
I note what my hon. Friend has said about this event taking place a long time ago; I only heard about it yesterday, but I will see what I can do.
Mr Richard Stokes
, Ipswich
It is two years ago.
Colonel Ralph Glyn
, Abingdon
Regarding the remark of the hon. Member for Ipswich (Mr. Stokes) about the publication of the report, may I say that any further delay in publishing this report will have a devastating effect on the whole of the German population and it is high time that the matter was cleared up?
Mr Emanuel Shinwell
, Seaham
I stated in my answer that the matter is being investigated by the Control Commission in Germany, but I will make further inquiries.
Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
