HC Deb 02 July 1952 vol 503 cc418-9
25. Captain Ryder

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what organisation is to undertake the International Tracing Service formerly carried out by the International Refugee Organisation.

Mr. Nutting

The International Tracing Service is now supervised by the Allied High Commission for Germany. The question of its continuation under international supervision is now being discussed.

Captain Ryder

Would my hon. Friend bear in mind that those interested in refugees and displaced persons are very concerned that this valuable organisation should not go by default, and will he get his Department to keep a watch on it to see that it is maintained in efficiency?

Mr. Nutting

Most certainly. The Foreign Office very much hope we shall be able to continue this excellent organisation, whose records are of considerable use still to Belgium and Holland.