HC Deb 16 December 1943 vol 395 c1677
34. Mr. Mander

asked the Home Secretary whether he is now in a position to announce his decision on the proposal that former Austrians shall in future be described in their police registration certificates as Austrians and not as Germans, or as Germans, formerly Austrians?

Mr. H. Morrison

Yes, Sir. I have decided that any alien now registered as German who can furnish to the police with whom he is registered satisfactory evidence that he possessed Austrian citizenship when Germany annexed Austria may, on application, be registered as Austrian.

Mr. Mander

Is the Home Secretary aware that this decision will give the greatest satisfaction to the many Austrians in this country who are loyal supporters of the United Nations?

Mr. Morrison

I am very glad that my relations with my hon. Friend have now been cemented and healed.