§ 28. Mr. Palmerasked the Secretary of State for War the number of prisoners of war of Ukrainian origin held in this country; the work they are engaged on; and the intentions of His Majesty's Government in regard to their future.
§ Mr. ShinwellOn 7th December, a total of 566 prisoners of war of Ukrainian origin were held in this country. As a large number of these are sick, none are available for work other than administrative work in their camp, and for the care of those in hospital. With regard to their future I have nothing to add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary to my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge (Mr. Beswick) on 22nd July.
§ Mr. PalmerDoes the Minister hope to make a statement on their future in the near future?
§ Mr. ShinwellI should be very happy to make a final statement on this very difficult subject; but there are difficulties.