HC Deb 11 November 1919 vol 121 c216
7. Mr. LEONARD LYLE

asked the Secretary of State for War how many men who were British prisoners of war in Germany are still unaccounted for; and whether the responsible German authorities are now available to answer for the position?

Mr. FORSTER

The number of officers and men known to have been prisoners of war in Germany who are still unaccounted for, inclusive of British Army, Colonials, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force, is:

Officers 12
Other ranks 391
The German authorities have placed all records at our disposal, and continue to render assistance in tracing the eases still outstanding.