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Repatriation

Oral Answers to Questions — Prisoners of War – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 May 1947.

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Photo of Mr Richard Stokes Mr Richard Stokes , Ipswich 12:00, 20 May 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War how many German prisoners of war were repatriated in March and April from this country and the Middle East, respectively.

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

From the United Kingdom, 15,477 German prisoners of war were repatriated in March, and 15,515 in April; from the Middle East, 3,997 in March, and 2,691 in April.

Photo of Mr Richard Stokes Mr Richard Stokes , Ipswich

Will my right hon. Friend give an assurance that other requirements of shipping will not seriously interfere with the continued repatriation of these men from the Middle East?

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

I think I have answered questions on that matter previously. Speaking from recollection, I think that the rate of repatriation from the Middle East will be expedited in July.

Photo of Mr Tom Driberg Mr Tom Driberg , Maldon

Will the same procedure for compassionate repatriation apply in the Middle East as in this country?

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

I should think so