§ 9. Major Beamishasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many refugees from countries in Eastern and Central Europe have arrived in the British zones of Germany and Austria, shown separately, since 1st January; what form of assistance is given to such people; and what has been the approximate cost to British taxpayers of such assistance.
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§ Mr. MayhewComplete statistics have been asked for from Germany and as soon as these are available, I will communicate with the hon. and gallant Member. In reply to the second part of the Question, refugees of German ethnic origin are the responsibility of the German and Austrian authorities. Non-German refugees eligible for maintenance under the constitution of the International Refugee Organisation are cared for by that body in cases of hardship. Other non-Germans are, in general, cared for by the local authorities if they are unable to make their own arrangements for food and accommodation.