HC Deb 20 December 1944 vol 406 cc1784-5
75. Mr. Geoffrey Hutchinson

asked the Secretary of State for War when the latest Reports from the Protecting Power regarding Stalag Luft IV were received; and whether he is able to make any statement with regard to conditions in this camp.

The Financial Secretary to the War Office (Mr. Arthur Henderson)

A report was received on 15th December of the visit paid by inspectors of the Protecting Power to this Camp on 10th October. The report shows that it was considerably overcrowded and that conditions generally were not satisfactory. Representations were being made through the Protecting Power. The conditions have been aggravated by the transfer to this camp of men from another camp and of newly captured prisoners.

Mr. Hutchinson

Can the Minister say whether he will take steps to give publicity to any further report which is received from the Protecting Power?

Mr. Henderson

Perhaps the hon. and learned Gentleman will put down another question later.