§ 50. Colonel Sir JAMES CRAIGasked the Prime Minister whether, in order to deal promptly and efficiently with all matters relating to prisoners of war, he will place the necessary powers in the hands of the Secretary of State for the Home Department or some other Minister of Cabinet rank?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIn order to avoid delay, which might be caused by the interest of different Departments in this question, it was arranged some time ago that any differences should be settled by a Cabinet Minister deputed for the purpose, and this system is now in operation.
§ Sir J. CRAIGTo which Cabinet Minister has this been deputed?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWTo Lord Curzon.
§ Sir J. CRAIGAre all communications relating to prisoners of war to pass through the hands of Lord Curzon, including parcels and so forth?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThat is not the arrangement suggested in the question. The Prisoners of War Committee deals with these matters, but whenever they wish to get a decision on a particular point they go to Lord Curzon and get that decision.