§ Lady Apsleyasked the Secretary of State for War if consideration may be given to the suggestion that the Government of the Union of South Africa should be approached regarding the possibility of setting up a rest camp for the rehabilitation of British prisoners of war and interned civilians before they are brought home from the Far East.
§ Sir J. GriggPlans are being made for the repatriation of and rehabilitation of British prisoners of war in Japanese hands and the Noble Lady's suggestion will certainly be borne in mind. It may, however, well be considered that these men should be brought home as soon as possible.