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Interrogating Officers, Germany

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 April 1948.

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Photo of Wing Commander Ernest Millington Wing Commander Ernest Millington , Chelmsford 12:00, 20 April 1948

asked the Secretary of State for War whether rubber truncheons are part of the normal equipment of interrogating officers of the British Army in Germany; and how many have been issued since the end of the war.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

Rubber truncheons are not now an authorised issue. Some were, however, issued to 21 Army Group before the end of the war. Some of these may still be in use. I have, however, given instructions for them to be withdrawn.

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