§ 181. Mr. Sorensenasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster approximately how many civilians have been displaced in the British zone of Germany in order to accommodate troops; and whether the dwelling places and furniture requisitioned will be returned to their civilian tenants and owners when the premises are derequisitioned.
§ Mr. J. HyndIt is impracticable to state how many civilians have been displaced to accommodate troops. De-requisitioned buildings and furniture both come under the control of the German authorities, and I am assured that it is their normal practice to return such property to previous occupants and owners though there may be cases where it is decided to utilise the property to meet more urgent needs.