HC Deb 14 March 1946 vol 420 c241W
16. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if his attention has been drawn to the fine of £ 5 imposed on a woman for fraternising with a German prisoner of war in this country; at whose instance the prosecution was undertaken; and whether, in view of the relaxation of the ban on fraternisation in Germany, legislative steps will be taken to modify penalties for the less serious offences of this nature in this country.

Mr. Ede

Under the Prisoners of War and Internees (Access and Communication) Order, 1940, it is an offence to do, in any place in the United Kingdom where prisoners of war or interned persons are detained, any act likely to prejudice the discipline of any prisoner of war or interned person. I am inquiring into the case to which my hon. Friend refers and I will communicate with him as soon as my inquiries are completed.