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German Prisoners of War

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Industry – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 June 1945.

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Photo of Mr David Gammans Mr David Gammans , Hornsey 12:00, 5 June 1945

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he has yet decided that German prisoners are to be employed in coalmines as a temporary measure.

Major Lloyd Georģ:

No, Sir. I have reached the conclusion that the employment of German prisoners in British coalmines would not be desirable.

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