§ 6. Mr. William Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for War the total amount paid to the German Government by the British Government for the maintenance of illegitimate children arising out 172 of the occupation of Germany after the first world war; and whether consideration has been given to employing a similar system to cover the present occupation.
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Shinwell)I am not aware of any such payment as that referred to in the first part of the Question. The answer to the second part is in the negative.
§ Mr. ShepherdIs the Minister satisfied with the present arrangement? Does he feel that in the circumstances it is just?
§ Mr. ShinwellThe present arrangement has nothing to do with the Question that was asked.