§ 47. Major Tufton Beamishasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what measures have been taken, or are contemplated, to look after the families of those Germans who died in German concentration camps; and to reward and assist in every way possible the survivors of proved anti-Nazis involved in the attempt on Hitler's life on 20th July, 1944, and the families of such anti-Nazis who lost their lives in this attempt.
§ The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Mr. John Hynd)Germans who can show that they have suffered hardship as a result of Nazi persecution can claim benefits under a special relief scheme recently introduced in the British zone. The scheme is administered by German committees, which include ex-inmates of concentration camps, under the supervision of the British authorities. The benefits cover financial assistance, extra food and priorities for such purposes as housing, employment and clothing.
§ Major BeamishIs the Minister aware that many people think that our policy towards this very small number of Germans has been ungenerous and rather halfhearted, and will he look into the matter closely?
§ Mr. HyndIn view of the fact that the administration of this matter is in the hands of ex-inmates of concentration camps and other anti-Nazi Germans, I do not think any charge of that kind can be levelled against our administration.