HC Deb 18 March 1947 vol 435 cc35-6W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will arrange for German prisoners of war now living and working on farms in this country, who have lost all associations in Germany, or territories previously German, and who, if they were returned by the War Office to Germany for demobilisation, would become displaced persons, to register at the appropriate local office of his Department for the purpose of continuing employment as civilians on the farm where they are now employed.

Mr. Ness Edwards

As my right hon. Friend indicated in his reply to the hon. Member for Bedford (Mr. Skeffington-Lodge) on 13th March, arrangements for this purpose are being worked out on the basis that accommodation can be provided by the farmer, and that no other suitable labour is available.