Pay, Egypt

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 whether he will state the weekly pay of the German prisoners of war in Egypt as compared with the pay given to prisoners of war in this country for work done.

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

German prisoners of war employed in Egypt are entitled to receive working pay and bonus credits at the same rates and under the same conditions as apply to German prisoners of war in this country.

Photo of Mr Richard Stokes Mr Richard Stokes , Ipswich

Is my right hon. Friend aware that these slave labourers engaged in building camps on the Canal bank are paid a great deal more than similar slave labourers in this country and will he explain why there is this difference? If he does not know and I give him the information, will he look into it?

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

I am always ready to receive information from my hon. Friend. But, as I have said in the answer, there is no difference.