HC Deb 25 February 1947 vol 433 c1860
29. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for War how many Polish troops are stationed in Northern Ireland; and whether members of the Polish Resettlement Corps will be found employment in that part of the United Kingdom.

The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Bellenger)

No Polish troops are stationed in Northern Ireland. The employment of Poles is not a matter for my Department.

Mr. Hynd

Will my right hon. Friend consider enlisting the aid of the hon. Member for Queen's University (Professor Savory) to ensure that Ulster gets a fair share?

Professor Savory

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that we in Ulster gave hospitality to thousands of Gibraltarians during the war, and welcomed hundreds of thousands of American and Belgian troops?

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