§ 63. Mr. Silvermanasked the Home Secretary whether he has now completed his inquiries into the questions concerning the alleged abuse by the Polish authorities, with the co-operation of Scotland Yard, of the provisions of the Allied Forces Act, 1940?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonImmediately after the Question asked by my hon. Friend on 19th December I had exhaustive inquiries made as a result of which it would appear that the allegation that the civil police were in any way concerned must have been made under a misapprehension. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War has been consulted and I understand that the question whether the Polish authorities have jurisdiction over these men under the provisions of the Allied Forces Act is under discussion with those authorities.
§ Mr. SilvermanDoes my right hon. Friend recall that when I asked a Question on this matter in December he invited me to send him particulars of cases about which I knew. I sent these particulars 676 and would like to know whether he has investigated these cases and, if so, with what result?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir. These cases which I have investigated are based on the information which my lion. Friend supplied to me, and my reply is the result of this investigation.
§ Captain A. GrahamIs the right hon Gentleman aware that there have been numerous instances of Polish citizens of the Jewish Religion endeavouring to evade their military duties as Polish citizens?
§ Mr. MorrisonI should want notice of that Question.