§ Mr. GibbTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment was made by his Department, when compiling the report on the pay of prisoners of war during World War II, of the true value to the individual prisoners of war of services supplied to them by the enemy during World War II. [32267]
§ Mr. SpellarThe task of the Review was to examine the policy decisions taken during and immediately after the Second World War in respect of the pay of officer prisoners of war and protected personnel, particularly in relation to pay deductions, and to see if these were properly taken at the time. It found that the question of the value which those in captivity could obtain for their money, and the complaints received that this was inadequate, were properly understood and considered at the time and that where possible and appropriate, measures were taken to adjust pay matters accordingly. This subject is addressed in the report of the Review.