HC Deb 20 March 1946 vol 420 c1851
19. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in how many cases internees and prisoners of war returning to this country from the Far East, and intending to remain permanently in the United Kingdom, have been able to obtain from the Crown Agents for the Colonies a grant for the purchase of furniture, house hold goods, etc., in accordance with the provisions of the message from him circulated to these persons on their arrival in this country in October, 1945.

Mr. Creech Jones

Grants have been paid in 47 cases, and 12 cases are in course of payment. A further 32 applications are at present under consideration.

Sir T. Moore

Will my hon. Friend bear in mind that these unfortunate people are in some instances in a very difficult situation, and will he please give more consideration to the matter?

Mr. Creech Jones

Certainly, Sir.