§ 2. Major-General Sir Alfred Knoxasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that letters from Stalag XXI D state that this camp is underground, with primitive sanitation, and so verminous that constant requests are made for insect powder and whether the inspecting authorities report that any improvement has been made?
§ Captain MargessonAs has been stated in answer to previous Questions, the latest reports show that there has been a definite improvement in the conditions at this camp since British officers were first moved there. In spite of these improvements, however, there is, unfortunately, little doubt that the standard of accommodation is not in accordance with the provisions of the Prisoners of War Convention, and the most emphatic representations have been addressed to the German Government through the Protecting Power
§ Sir A. KnoxIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that I. have a letter, dated 24th March, from a young officer at this camp, who states that there are 26 officers in a room 30ft. by 16ft. and that five sleep in a single bed?
§ Captain MargessonConditions have improved since that date, but, as I have said, I am not at all satisfied with the 928 accommodation provided. It is not in accordance with the Prisoners of War Convention, and for that reason a strong protest has been made.