HC Deb 23 October 1946 vol 427 cc1636-7
8. Mr. Pickthorn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what provision is made in the Rumanian and Hungarian treaties for the repatriation of men, women and children forcibly deported from these countries.

Mr. Bevin

There is no provision in the draft Treaties of Peace with Rumania and Hungary to deal with this question.

Mr. Pickthorn

Is it intended to do anything to try to secure fair terms for these people?

Mr. Bevin

I think that all these problems will have to be dealt with under the Human Rights Clause of the machinery which U.N.R.R.A. is considering, dealing with human rights.

Lieut.-Colonel Dower

Can the right hon. Gentleman give some indication of the number involved?

Mr. Bevin

Not without notice.