HC Deb 19 October 1939 vol 352 cc1050-1W
Sir A. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for War how many officers, noncommissioned officers and men are employed in and about internment camps in this country apart from those employed on guard and escort duties?

Sir V. Warrender

The number is 377. This figure covers a number of camps reserved for internees, which, if found to be surplus, will shortly be taken up for other purposes.

Sir A. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, with a view to economy, he will consider concentrating all the 337 internees in a single camp instead of in six camps, as at present?

Sir V. Warrender

The number of internees is now 660, and is likely to increase still further. The number of camps now in use is three.