§ 1. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for War the policy which is being pursued with regard to the internment of Italian prisoners taken in Africa; whether they are being sent to India; and to what extent they are being kept in Kenya and other African possessions?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Captain Margesson)The policy is to remove these prisoners from the zone of operations as soon as possible. In accordance with this policy they are being sent to various parts of the British Commonwealth, including India. It is also proposed to retain a number in Kenya.
§ Mr. ManderCan the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say anything about the treatment of the Duke of Aosta? Is he being treated in any different way from any of the other Italian prisoners?
§ Captain MargessonThat is another question, of which I think I ought to have notice, but so far as I am aware there is no difference between his treatment and that of any other officer of similar rank.
§ Mr. RileyCan the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say anything about the statement that has been made that Italians are to be brought to this country to work on the land?
§ Captain MargessonAn announcement was made on that subject some time ago, to the effect that arrangements were being made to bring some Italian prisoners to work on the land.