§ Sir R. Glynasked the Secretary of State for War if he will make a statement or 720W issue a White Paper regarding the British military occupation of that part of Germany in the zone for which the British Government are responsible, indicating what will be the status and conditions of service of officers and other ranks serving with the military government; if it is intended to make service in Germany attractive enough to retain the most suitable officers; and whether a comprehensive statement similar to that already issued by the U.S. War Department can how be issued.
§ Sir J. GriggI think it would be premature to issue a comprehensive statement now before even the Control Commission for Germany has begun to function. But I can say that the status and conditions of service of officers and other ranks serving with the Military Government in the British zone in Germany will be the same as those of any other British officers, staff officers or other ranks serving in the European theatre.