HC Deb 30 June 1948 vol 452 cc2204-5
41. Mr. Stokes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that 20 Yugoslavs are now detained in prison at Esterwegen in Germany and have now been detained there, or in Italy, for more than 18 months; and whether he will give instructions for their immediate release.

Mr. Bevin

The cases of all these persons have now been decided, and instructions sent to Germany for the decisions to be carried out. In six cases the decision is the joint responsibility of His Majesty's Government and the United States Government.

Mr. Stokes

Can my right hon. Friend tell us, now the decisions have been taken, how many of them are to be released?

Mr. Bevin

I must have notice of that Question.

Mr. Stokes

But that is what I asked in the original Question.