– in the House of Commons at on 24 March 1943.
Mr John Wardlaw-Milne
, Kidderminster
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that private reports received regarding the Stanley Camp, Hong Kong, indicate unsatisfactory conditions in regard to overcrowding, rations, shortage of drugs and instruments, books, bedding and clothing; and whether he will state the date of the latest report he has on the camp and the conditions as shown in it?
Mr Richard Law
, Kingston upon Hull South West
I am aware that very disquieting reports have been received in the past about conditions at Stanley Camp, Hong Kong. Nevertheless, according to the most recent report of the delegate at Hong Kong of the International Red Cross Committee, which is dated 25th January, the conditions in this camp showed steady improvement.
Mr John Wardlaw-Milne
, Kidderminster
Have further reports been received from the Red Cross authorities? Are they sent regularly?
Mr Richard Law
, Kingston upon Hull South West
I have no doubt that we shall receive further reports. The International Red Cross makes periodical visits to the camp.
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.
