§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War how many German prisoners of war remain in this country other than aviators and the naval prisoners concerned in the Scapa 432W Flow sinkings; whether the repatriation of these men is being proceeded with; when repatriation is expected to be completed; and how many British soldiers are still employed as guards for prisoners?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe numbers are: Officers, 1,373; other ranks (of whom some are invalids), 457. Their repatriation is being proceeded with as speedily as possible. An exact date cannot be given, owing to uncertainty as to the provision of transport. Twenty British officers and 863 other ranks are employed as staff and guards of all camps still open in this country.