HC Deb 16 April 1946 vol 421 cc403-4W
79. Mr. Driberģ

asked the Secretary of State for War the reasons for the delay in dealing with the personal problems of a nurse, at present serving in Q.A.I.M.N.S.R., Jubbulpore, India, particulars of whom have been communicated to him; and if he will expedite her repatriation

Mr. Lawson:

There was, I regret to say, delay in dealing with this case, which should not have occurred, but to some extent it was caused by the difficulty of obtaining a passage in proper accommodation from India. I am writing to my hon. Friend about the case. I am informed that the nursing officer in question is sailing on s.s. "Strathnaver" for this country about the middle of this month.

85. Mr. Edelman

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will allow 132835 Driver T. of B.A.O.R., of whom he has particulars, to marry a German woman in order to prevent their child from being born out of wedlock.

Mr. Lawson:

So long as it is necessary to continue the general ban on marriage with German nationals I regret that I cannot consider making an exception in this case.

88. Mr. M. Lindsay

asked the Secretary of State for War when the hon. Member for Solihull can expect a reply to his letter of 15th March, in respect of 6356301 Private B. West.

Mr. Lawson:

A reply was sent to the hon. Member's letter yesterday.

91. Mr. Hector Huģhes

asked the Secretary of State for War if, in view of the meagre and unsatisfactory evidence and confusion as to identity indicated in his Department's correspondence about 2873886 Private A. G. Thompson, Gordon Highlanders, reported missing in 194o, he will inquire into this case, of which he and his predecessor have had notice in writing since 1940; and if he will now direct that arrears of allowance and an appropriate pension be paid to Mrs. R. Thompson, of Aberdeen, and her children.

Mr. Lawson:

As a result of a court of inquiry this man was declared a deserter with effect from 2nd July, 1940. Consideration has been given to the case on several occasions but I am making a very careful investigation of the details of this case and will write to my hon. and learned Friend.

107. Mr. Coldrick

asked the Secretary of State for War why there has been so much delay in making effective a Class B release for 14765388 Gunner R. T. Phillips, C Troop, 46/10 Field Regiment, S.E.A.C., having in mind that a notification that he was to be released was received from the Welsh Board of Health as long ago as 31st January.

Mr. Lawson:

I regret the delay which has occurred in sending this man home for release under Class B. I am taking steps to find out from the Command concerned by cable what action has been taken and as soon as I have received a reply I will write to my hon. Friend.

113. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that two Polish Jewish soldiers, David Glicenstein and Shimon Getreuthendler, have been sentenced by Polish court martial to terms of imprisonment; if he will inquire into these cases which represent victimisation of two Jewish soldiers who were among those who left the Polish army owing to anti-Semitic conditions in 1944; if he is aware that they were charged with being absent from their units at a time after the amnesty had been issued on 25th June, 1945; and if he will cause the sentences to be rescinded so that these Polish Jewish soldiers can return to their own country as they wish to do.

Mr. Lawson:

I have no knowledge of the two cases referred to, but I will make such inquiries as are open to me and write to the hon. Member.