HC Deb 25 July 1944 vol 402 cc572-3
24. Mr. Thorne

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of Germans killed in Normandy and the number of Germans captured.

11. Mr. Alfred Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of prisoners of war made to date in the course of operations in France; how many have surrendered; how many are nationals of countries occupied or invaded by Germany since 1938; and what is the Government's policy as regards prisoners of war who are nationals of one of our Allies.

Sir J. Grigg

Possibly about 20,000 Germans have been killed by the Allied Armies in Normandy. Up to 16th July they had captured 57,750 prisoners. Of these, just under 5,000 were nationals of countries occupied or invaded by Germany since 1938. Arrangements for the disposal of nationals of Allied countries are made in conjunction with the Government concerned.

Mr. Rhys Davies

Can the right hon. Gentleman say if, when he speaks of German prisoners in this connection, any of these are civilians, or are they all soldiers?

Sir J. Grigg

I would like to have notice of that question. I am not quite sure what the status of the Todt organisation is.