§ 51. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Prime Minister the total casualties caused to Allies and enemies in the World War 1939–45; and corresponding figures for the European War of 1914–18.
§ The Prime MinisterI regret that not all the figures for which my hon. Friend asks are available. Casualties to British Commonwealth and Empire Forces in the war of 1914–18 were given on 29th May, 1945, in reply to a question by the hon. and gallant Member for Renfrew. Corresponding figures for casualties to enemy forces are not available. Final figures of casualties to British Commonwealth and Empire Forces in the war of 1939–45 are being collected, and will be issued as soon as they are available. An estimate of German casualties in this war was given on the 11thOctober last in reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Hornsey. No estimates are available of casualties to other enemy forces. The publication of casualties to Allied Forces in both wars is a matter for the Allied Governments concerned.
§ Mr. FreemanWill my right hon. Friend consider issuing a White Paper giving this full information as soon as possible in some adequate classified arrangement?
§ The Prime MinisterI will consider that.