HC Deb 18 November 1946 vol 430 cc13-5W
4. Mr. Digby

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that Czechoslovak nationals who

those in the recent disturbance in East Bengal, are estimated at 5,018 and 13,320 killed and injured, respectively, whether he will furnish a detailed statement showing how these figures are made up, by place and date.

Mr. Henderson

The following table gives the detailed information:

were resident in this country during the war are having their property in Czechoslovakia confiscated because they failed to join the Czechoslovak forces in Britain; and whether he will make representations to the Czechoslovak Government, in view of the provisions of the Allied Powers (War Service) Act, 1942.

Mr. Mayhew

I am not aware that any person now of Czechoslovak nationality has had his property in Czechoslovakia confiscated for the reason given.