HC Deb 20 December 1944 vol 406 cc1806-7W
Mr. Woodburn

asked the Secretary of State for War whether there has been any dissolution of Fascist organisations in Sardinia; and how far the Allied Commission are responsible for the form of administration in that area.

Mr. A. Henderson

All Fascist organisations, whether controlled by Government Departments or the Party, known to the Allied authorities, have been dissolved in Sardinia as in the rest of Italy. In particular, the OVRA organisation, or Secret Police, which was strongly represented in Sardinia, has been broken up. The administration of Sardinia is the responsibility of the Italian Government, acting through the High Commissioner for Sardinia. The Allied Commission maintains a small staff on the island to advise and guide the High Commissioner in the execution of his duties.

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