§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster who are the members of the Polish Repatriation Mission; when it was established, and on whose authority; what are the purposes and functions of this committee; and if its decisions are made public in this country.
§ Mr. J. HyndThe Polish Repatriation Mission is accredited by the Polish Provisional Government and was established in the British zone of Germany on 6th November, 1945, under the authority of the Commander in Chief. Its staff consists of about 50 officers appointed by the Polish Provisional Government and it is led by General Prawin. The purpose of the mission is to encourage and assist the repatriation of Poles in the British zone and to cooperate with the British authorities, the British and Polish Red Cross Associations and U.N.R.R.A. in Polish welfare matters. It is not within the functions of the Repatriation Mission to make decisions on policy which would require publication.