§ 44. Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for War how many German prisoners of war were repatriated in March and April from this country and the Middle East, respectively.
§ Mr. BellengerFrom the United Kingdom, 15,477 German prisoners of war were repatriated in March, and 15,515 in April; from the Middle East, 3,997 in March, and 2,691 in April.
§ Mr. StokesWill my right hon. Friend give an assurance that other requirements of shipping will not seriously interfere with the continued repatriation of these men from the Middle East?
§ Mr. BellengerI think I have answered questions on that matter previously. 2169 Speaking from recollection, I think that the rate of repatriation from the Middle East will be expedited in July.
§ Mr. DribergWill the same procedure for compassionate repatriation apply in the Middle East as in this country?
§ Mr. BellengerI should think so