§ 3. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for War how many German prisoners in our hands have yet been sent back to Germany; at what rate the evacuation is being effected; and are steps taken to see that those in a bad condition in France are sent back first?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)In accordance with the terms of the Treaty of Peace, the general repatriation of German prisoners of war cannot be commenced until the Treaty is ratified. In the meantime, nearly all who are sick or incapacitated have already been sent back from this country and France. This will be continued until all such cases have been repatriated, but the speed with which this can be effected is dependent on suitable means of transport being available.