§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Secretary of State for War if, in view of the anxiety felt by parents and other relatives of men serving in Germany, he will make a personal visit and discuss with the authorities on the spot ways and means by which the present high incidence of venereal disease may be reduced.
§ Mr. BellengerI propose to visit Rhine Army during the Recess and I shall
Country. Holding as at 30th June, 1947. Number Repatriated during period 1st July, 1946, to 30th June, 1947. Remarks. Middle East … 77,222 18,003 — Malta … 898 158 — Gibraltar … 1 447 — Jamaica … 9 (a) 523 (a) Held pending local release in Western Hemisphere. East Africa … — 105 — Australia … 5 (b) 1,422 (6) 4 Escapers. Canada … 15 (c) — (d) (c) 13 Escapers. (d) 8,627 transferred to U.K., some of whom subsequently included in repatriations from U.K., but numbers not separately recorded. TOTAL … 78,150 20,658 No special steps to improve the conditions in the camps have been necessary, but the staffs of all prisoner-of-war camps effect a steady improvement in the amenities of their camps as opportunity offers.