§ 49. Mr. Martinasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many German and Austrian refugees in this country have applied for repatriation since the cessation of hostilities; how many have so far been repatriated and for what main classes of employment they went; and if he will give an indication of the position or services they have occupied or rendered in the respective zones of the Allied occupation.
§ Mr. J. Hynd:Many thousands have applied in various ways but only 197 written applications have been received in the Control Office. Thirty-six have been repatriated who were urgently required for reconstruction tasks; 17 politicians, II civil servants, five trade union leaders, two journalists, and one judge. In the time available I have not been able to ascertain what service they have rendered since their return.