§ 75. Mr. Sorensenasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many German families in Dortmund have been evicted in order to make room for English families or personnel; whether they were permitted to take their household goods and effects; and whether they will be allowed still to cultivate their vegetable gardens for their own use.
§ Mr. J. HyndAbout 400 German families have been displaced but two-thirds of the properties requisitioned have since been released and a considerable number of Germans have returned. In the early days Germans were not allowed to remove any furniture but lately they have been allowed to take essential articles. In general they are allowed to cultivate72W their gardens where these are not required for cultivation by the British occupants.