HC Deb 17 June 1947 vol 438 cc208-9W
Sir E. Graham-Little

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that dissatisfaction exists amongst the staff of the Control Commission for Germany concerning the failure of the appropriate authorities to implement the married families scheme as a priority measure; that this failure, which affects some 1,600 families, is having an adverse effect on morale, resulting in resignations from the Commission; and whether he will institute an inquiry on the basis of a detailed memorandum submitted to him by the hon. Member for London University.

Mr. Mayhew

I am aware that the delay in sending to Germany the families of all members of the Control Commission for Germany who have applied for them has caused dissatisfaction, but the number of resignations received on this account has not been large. This question is at present under review, and I do not consider that a special inquiry is necessary. The points raised in the memorandum submitted by the hon. Member are, however, being examined, and I will communicate with him later.