§ 17. Mr. Bellengerasked the Secretary of State for War whether local welfare officers are given facilities to visit detention barracks and camps and are allowed to interview soldiers privately?
§ Sir J. GriggThe answer to both parts of the Question is, "Yes, Sir."
§ Mr. John DugdaleAre these visits impromptu, or are they very carefully stage-managed in advance?
§ Sir J. GriggI imagine that notice is given, although not necessarily very long notice. It may happen also that the detainee himself asks the welfare officer to visit him.
§ Mr. BellengerCan my right hon. Friend say, from his own knowledge, whether these interviews are frequent?
§ Sir J. GriggNo, I could not say offhand; but I think they are as frequent as the detainees desire.