§ Dr. Littleasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is aware that about 160 Germans from the Bay of Biscay battle have been interned in Eire; whether he is satisfied as to the plans for their safe keeping; and whether he will ask for a guarantee from the Eire Government that no attempt to have these men returned to enemy or enemy-occupied territory will be countenanced or sanctioned in any way.
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansI understand that about 160 German survivors from the recent naval engagement in the Bay of Biscay were picked up by an Irish ship and landed in Eire, where they have been interned. We have been in close touch with the Eire Government in the matter, and my Noble Friend is satisfied that the Eire Government are fully alive to the importance of keeping these men properly interned. I can assure the hon. Member that we shall continue to keep a careful watch on the position.