Northern (N): Romania (NR). Arrest of Members of Staff of HM Legation

A file of correspondence and reports concerning exit visas and the arrest of staff at the British legation in Romania. Subjects covered in the file include the arrest and imprisonment of Rose Sussman and her Romanian husband, who have been accused of black market activities; the protests of British diplomats, who claim allegations of abuse of bag and diplomatic privilege should be reported to them first; and the continued enquiries as to the whereabouts of imprisoned former legation employee, George Balica. The file also includes lists of Romanian citizens who wish to join relatives in the United Kingdom or Australia, whose exit visas have not been granted; and subsequent correspondence on the outdated information provided by the lists. Further documents include lists of British legation employees who have been arrested or have disappeared; and news that Rose Sussman and her husband have been released.