HC Deb 06 May 1919 vol 115 cc773-4W
Mr. LUNN

asked the Seretary of State for War what is the number of prisoners of war working for wages in this country at the present time, and their distribution amongst the various branches of industry?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a similar question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Central Southwark on Wednesday last.

Mr. LUNN

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the total number of prisoners of war in British hands in the United Kingdom, in France, and elsewhere?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The figures are:

United Kingdom 103,311
France 196,479
Elsewhere 169,282

These figures include all nationalities, and both combatants and civilians.