HC Deb 16 February 1948 vol 447 c140W
27. Mr. W. Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the duty of a kreis residential officer to give personal interviews to German civilians; and what percentage of applicants are interviewed by the residential officer himself and his German assistants, respectively.

Mr. McNeil

It is the duty of akreis resident officer to give personal interviews to German civilians if he is satisfied they have a bona fide request or complaint to make. The percentage of applicants interviewed by the kreis resident officer himself and his German assistant respectively must depend upon the pressure of work.