§ 23. Mr. Prittasked the Secretary of State for War what regulations or practice govern addresses or statements by visitors to meetings of German prisoners of war in this country; who presides at such meetings; what steps are taken to prevent political attacks at such meetings on allied governments or administrations; and whether and on what conditions the Press is allowed to attend and report such meetings.
§ Mr. BellengerI have authorised certain representatives of the German Churches to meet and address German prisoners of war in this country; their addresses were informal and so far as I am aware contained no political matter; the Press is allowed to report such meetings without 193W conditions. My hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, is responsible for the political re-education of German prisoners of war, and for arrangements for any meetings necessary for that purpose.