HC Deb 11 December 1946 vol 431 c1143
25. Mr. Stokes

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many courts will be set up to try the 27,000 persons at present in detention in Germany for belonging to Nazi organisations declared criminal at Nuremberg.

Mr. J. Hynd

This matter is still under consideration; I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Mr. Stokes

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind the disgraceful experience we had in this country over Regulation 18B, and will he take steps to see that these cases are dealt with with the utmost expedition by enough courts?

Mr. Hynd

I will certainly give that assurance.

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