Personal Messages (Facilities)

Oral Answers to Questions — Poland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 April 1945.

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Photo of Mr Henry Brooke Mr Henry Brooke , Lewisham West 12:00, 11 April 1945

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any facilities yet exist for persons in this country to make inquiries about friends or relatives in Poland, or to send personal messages to them.

Photo of Mr Anthony Eden Mr Anthony Eden , Warwick and Leamington

I understand that the British Red Cross accept inquiries about persons in Poland, although they cannot undertake that such inquiries will reach their destination or that replies will be received. Inquirers are informed accordingly. There are as yet no facilities for transmitting personal messages.

Photo of Mr Samuel Silverman Mr Samuel Silverman , Nelson and Colne

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, for some time past, the radio in Lublin has been publishing lists of survivors with relatives outside Poland; and would he make those lists available to interested persons in this country?

Photo of Mr Anthony Eden Mr Anthony Eden , Warwick and Leamington

If there is any means by which I can do that, and it is desired, I will certainly consider it.