HC Deb 15 June 1948 vol 452 c26W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will state separately the number of Poles awaiting repatriation; the number in the Polish Resettlement Corps; and the number in the Polish Land Forces who have refused to join the Resettlement Corps, at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Shinwell

Approximately 1,600 members of the Polish Land Forces or the Polish Resettlement Corps are awaiting repatriation to Poland or other countries. There are approximately 29,800 in the Polish Resettlement Corps, and 800 in the Polish Land Forces who have refused to join the Polish Resettlement Corps.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War how many officers in the Polish Resettlement Corps have been granted leave with pay in order to undertake privately arranged training courses.

Mr. Shinwell

Up to 8th June, 357.