§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Home Secretary whether German women are yet being sent back to Germany against their will; and, if so, whether any exceptions are made in favour of aged, or invalids, or children, or those of high social position?
§ Mr. SHORTTGerman women are being repatriated to Germany in cases where the Advisory Committee has advised in favour of repatriation. Exceptions are made by the Committee in favour of aged, invalids, and children, but there is no discrimination in favour of persons of high social position.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir F. HALLasked the Home Secretary what is the number of enemy aliens at present interned in this country; how many have been repatriated since the Armistice was signed; and if steps are being taken to arrange for the early repatriation of the remainder?
§ Mr. SHORTTI beg to refer to the answers which I gave on Thursday last to similar questions put by the hon. Members for Twickenham and St. Rollox, which show that the figures asked for are 18,607 and 6,132, and that repatriation is being carried out as quickly as shipping facilities permit.