HC Deb 25 July 1918 vol 108 c1996
57. Colonel Sir J. CRAIG

asked the Prime Minister whether steps have yet been taken to give complete control over all matters relating to prisoners of war to a member of the Government with Cabinet rank, a free hand, and the necessary time at his disposal to co-ordinate and sympathetically consider the various problems that have arisen and are likely to arise?

Mr. BONAR LAW

A scheme for co-ordinating all work relating to prisoners of war is at present being prepared, and will be considered by the Cabinet as soon as possible.

Sir J. CRAIG

Will it be possible to put the scheme under the control of a single individual to whom Members can apply in all matters affecting prisoners of war, so that the same confusion will not occur again?

Mr. BONAR LAW

That is one of the objects, and one of the main objects, which is desired under the scheme of co-ordination to which I have referred.