Oral Answers to Questions — Prisoners of War (El Adem)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 May 1947.

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Photo of Mr Harold Davies Mr Harold Davies , Leek 12:00, 13 May 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that there are German prisoners of war working on the desert airfield at El Adem who have been there since their capture during the desert warfare and who have been given no indication as to when they will be released; what cultural and educational facilities are provided for these men; and, if they cannot yet be released, whether they will be relieved of their duties at El Adem and given a change of station.

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