HC Deb 23 March 1917 vol 91 cc2151-2
General IVOR PHILIPPS

(by Private Notice): I beg to ask the hon. Member for Sheffield (Central Division) what steps the Government propose to take regarding the appointment of a Committee to inquire into the supply of food parcels and bread to our prisoners of war in Germany?

Mr. J. HOPE (Lord of the Treasury)

I do not think the Government propose to take any steps at present, but I should be glad if hon. Members interested in the subject will meet me in a Committee Room upstairs at 6.30 p.m. on Monday.

General IVOR PHILIPPS

Does my hon. Friend suggest that there should be be some form of Committee appointed to inquire into the subject?

Mr. HOPE

I think so, but I would rather not anticipate the discussion on Monday.

Mr. W. YOUNG

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what control, if any, the Government has over the Central Prisoners of War Committee, 4, Thurloe Place, S. W.; and whether he is aware that reports are coming forward from civilian prisoners in Germany regarding the manner in which parcels are being sent?

Mr. J. HOPE

I am asking hon. Members interested in this subject to meet me in one of the Committee Rooms of the House on Monday next at 6.30 p.m.