§ 3. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for how long the persons held in custody in this country and in the British zone of Germany as alleged war criminals have been so detained; and when will they be brought to trial.
§ Mr. BevinPersons held in custody as alleged war criminals have been detained for periods varying between a few days 405 and three years. As far as His Majesty's Government are concerned they will be brought to trial as quickly as possible.