A service from mySociety A service from mySociety

TheyWorkForYou

Menu

Christmas Leave Arrangements

Oral Answers to Questions — Prisoners of War – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 November 1947.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge , Bedford 12:00, 4 November 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will grant the concession to prisoners of war, at least at Christmas time, of being able to apply for late passes and overnight leave.

Photo of Mr Harry Randall Mr Harry Randall , Clitheroe

asked the Secretary of State for War if favourable consideration will be given to special leave for prisoners of war who receive invitations from civilians to spend Christmas in their homes.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

This matter is at present under consideration.

Secretary of State

Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.