§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the possibility of making any inquiries through neutral countries as to prisoners in Germany who have lost their memories or speech; whether he is aware that it is deeply believed in many quarters that numbers of our prisoners have never been recorded; and whether any further steps will be taken to get details of these cases?
Mr. J. HOPEThis matter was discussed at the recent conference at the Hague, but it does not appear that in any ease the notification of capture was withheld. I will certainly have further inquiry made if my hon. Friend can supply me with any data on which to-proceed.