Oral Answers to Questions — Prisoners of War – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 18 March 1947.
Mr Richard Stokes
, Ipswich
12:00,
18 March 1947
asked the Secretary of State for War how many prisoners of war were repatriated to Germany during the month ended 28th February.
Mr Frederick Bellenger
, Bassetlaw
Fifteen thousand, six hundred and twenty-one, Sir.
Mr Richard Stokes
, Ipswich
When does the right hon. Gentleman propose to increase the number to 30,000 per month, which is the rate the Control Commission desire?
Mr Frederick Bellenger
, Bassetlaw
That is another question.
Mr Tom Driberg
, Maldon
Does the figure quoted include compassionate cases?
Mr Frederick Bellenger
, Bassetlaw
Yes, Sir.
Viscount Hinchingbrooke
, Dorset Southern
While I agree that those prisoners of war wishing to return should be given facilities to go as soon as possible, will the right hon. Gentleman see that he does not hurry back those prisoners who do not want to go?
Mr Frederick Bellenger
, Bassetlaw
That goes far beyond the Question on the Order Paper.
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