HC Deb 26 March 1946 vol 421 cc209-10
53. Mr. John Paton

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he has given consideration to the Provisional Report of the Commission of the World Federation of Trade Unions, which visited Germany from 30th January to 19th February; and does he propose to take any action with regard to it.

Mr. J. Hynd

I do not think I can usefully comment on the summarised version of this Provisional Report, which has appeared in the Press. I am taking steps to obtain the full text of the Report, and, when it is available, I will consider what action to take on it so far as the British Zone is concerned.

Mr. Paton

While I thank the hon. Gentleman for that reply—[HON. MEMBERS: "No, no.']—may I ask him if he will give consideration to the very grave charge made in the Report that ex-Nazi officers and non-commissioned officers of the Wehrmacht are being employed in the German police?

Mr. Hynd

I will give special consideration to any points raised in the Report when I receive a copy.