§ 34. Sir A. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for War the scale of clothing issued to German prisoners of war in Britain and how this scale compares with the issues by the German Government to British prisoners of war in Germany?
§ Mr. LawI propose, with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission, to circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing the scale of clothing issued to German prisoners of war in this country and the scale which is stated by the German Government to have been issued to British prisoners of war. I am not satisfied, however, that British prisoners of war have, in fact, received the full scale, and further inquiries are being made, through the Protecting Power.
§ Sir A. KnoxIn any case, is not our scale very much better than theirs?
§ Mr. LawFor the ordinary prisoner there is not much to chose between them. Where prisoners are at work, our scale is definitely better.
§ Sir W. DavisonWill the Minister see that adequate warm clothing is supplied during the winter months to the officer prisoners who were removed to Poland?
§ Following is the statement: