§ Mr. Muffasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps are being taken to repatriate civilian prisoners of war in Germany; and will such repatriation apply to fishermen taken prisoner whilst on their lawful occasions?
§ Mr. ButlerMy right hon. Friend has constantly in mind the possibility of negotiating an exchange of civilian internees, other than those of military age. The hon. Member will, however, I am sure, appreciate that transport difficulties are a very great obstacle to the negotiation of an exchange at the present time. In any case no arrangements would be likely to include men of military age.