§ 64. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps are being taken to deal with the influx of refugees from Eastern Germany to the British zone; what is their number; and whether, temporarily, he will use the camp at Munster Lager for housing and feeding them.
Mr. McNeilAll persons in this category found to have crossed the zonal border are directed to transit camps where they are temporarily housed and fed. In the camps they are examined by German officials to ensure that they are bona fide interzonal travellers or genuine refugees. Those found eligible are98W directed as early as possible to that part of the zone in which they are authorised to take up residence. Care of the refugees is a German responsibility and their welfare is a matter for the German Refugee Committees and German voluntary societies. Invaluable assistance has, however, been given by British and other Allied voluntary societies operating in the zone. Approximately 3,000 individuals enter the British zone every week from the East. The future use of Munster Lager Camp is at present being considered, and the probability of its use as a refugee centre will be borne in mind.