§ Sir G. Foxasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied that prisoners of war in such camps as Stalag VIII B are issued with necessary clothing through the Red Cross; and how many prisoners have not received fresh clothing since January, 1940?
§ Captain MargessonEvery endeavour is being constantly made by the British Red Cross through the International Red Cross Committee to provide regular and adequate supplies of clothing, underclothing and boots for all British prisoners of war in need of them. Special steps are taken through the International Red Cross Committee to remedy any deficiencies which come to notice at particular camps. Owing to difficulties of communication it is impossible to state accurately what actual deficiencies exist, but my information is that these are now exceptional.