§ Mr. W. Brownasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider entering into negotiations, through the appropriate channel, with the German and Italian Governments with a view to an exchange of prisoners on a head for head basis?
§ Mr. LawNo, Sir. For military and other reasons His Majesty's Government are not prepared to consider this suggestion.
§ Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether prisoners of war and people living in Singapore have yet been allowed to communicate with their friends and relatives?
§ Mr. LawNo. Sir, But I am informed that the Japanese authorities are establishing a mail service for the use of prisoners of war and civilian internees. It cannot yet be stated when this service will be operating.