HC Deb 25 February 1941 vol 369 cc357-8
43. Mr. Ammon

asked the Home Secretary what assistance is given by His Majesty's Government to Channel Islands refugees in this country?

Mr. Peake

As my hon. Friend has already been informed, provision was made for the accommodation and maintenance; of those refugees from the Channel Islands who were unable to make their own arrangements, and steps were taken to help any who wished to find employment. I am glad to say that a large measure of success has been attained in finding suitable employment for such persons. As regards those who are still in need of assistance, the help given to them is fully comparable to that which is given to those people in this country who have lost their homes as a result of enemy action.

Mr. Ammon

Is that additional to help given to them out of the Channel Islands Refugees' Voluntary Fund?

Mr. Peake

Yes, certainly. As the hon. Member is aware, board and lodging are provided through the arrangements made by the Ministry of Health, and cash relief is given also through the Unemployment Assistance Board.

Mr. Ammon

Is the hon. Member aware that that cannot be widely known, because I have had quite a number of letters from people who say they have had no assistance through that particular fund?

Mr. Peake

If the hon. Member has any particular cases in mind, perhaps he will send me details.