HC Deb 21 August 1916 vol 85 c2291W
Commander WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for War how many able-bodied German prisoners of war we now hold; how many of these are doing work; how many are engaged in road-making, whether here or in France; and how many are idling?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The latest returns give 23,142 able-bodied prisoners of war in the United Kingdom and in France. My hon. Friend, on consideration, will agree with me that it would not be desirable for me to answer the other parts of his question