§ 83. Mr. TREVELYANasked the Secretary of State for War how many Germans are at present undergoing sentences of imprisonment given by British courtsmartial during the period of our occupation of Cologne; for what offences they are imprisoned; where they are imprisoned; and how their position is affected by the evacuation which has just taken place?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSAt the time of the evacuation of Cologne, 23 Germans were undergoing sentences imposed by British Summary and Military Courts for a variety of offences ranging from murder to possession of arms. Nine have been transferred in custody to Wiesbaden, where they will continue to serve their sentences; their position has not been otherwise affected by the withdrawal from Cologne. The remaining 14 were handed over to the German authorities for disposal. With the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing the exact Offences for which they were sentenced.
§ Following is the statement:
| Murder | 1 |
| Manslaughter | 1 |
| Burglary and aggravated theft | 5 |
| Possession of arms and forged documents | 1 |
| Possession of arms | 11 |
| Assault | 2 |
| Embezzlement | 1 |
| Posing as a detective | 1 |
| 23 |