The British Government refused today to intervene with the West German Government to set up an independent commission of inquiry into charges that former Nazi judges and prosecutors were being re-employed by Bonn in their former positions.
Arthur Lewis, Labor M. P., pointed out that if the charges were true, members of the commission to be set up by the West German Federal Government and the various state governments would in effect be investigating allegations that they and their colleagues were former Nazis. Mr. Lewis suggested that London ask Bonn to name to its inquiry commission persons who were never employed as judges or prosecutors by the Nazi regime.
In rejecting this request, J. D. Profumo, Minister of State, expressed confidence that Bonn would”ensure that all allegations that are made in good faith will be adequately investigated.” He insisted, however, that this was a matter for Bonn.
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