HC Deb 19 February 1920 vol 125 c1081W
Mr. CAPE

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the number of German and other prisoners of war still detained by the British; and what is preventing their repatriation?

Mr. CHURCHILL

According to the latest returns the number of prisoners of war still in our hands is about 65,000, of whom the great majority are Turks. Their retention is due almost entirely to difficulties of transport.