HC Deb 07 November 1945 vol 415 cc1407-8W
Mr. Sidney Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for War how many Italian ex-belligerents remain in this country at present; on what are they chiefly employed; and when it is intended to repatriate them.

Mr. Lawson

There are 153,000 Italian prisoners of war, including co-operators, held in this country. As to their employment, and when it is intended to repatriate them, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Stockport (Sir A. Gridley) on 9th October, 1945.