§ Sir R. Glynasked the Secretary of State for War how many German officers, prisoners of war, are still in this country; what is the cost of maintaining them in money and men; and whether under the present regulations it is possible to employ them on work of any kind.
§ Mr. BellengerSix thousand two hundred and seventy, Sir. The cost in men of maintaining them is 35 officers and 548 other ranks. I regret that it would not be possible without much labour to give the cost in money, as this is brought to account under many different Votes. Officer prisoners of war can volunteer for work and every effort is made to find work for those who volunteer.