HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 c112W
49. Major Lloyd

asked the Minister of Defence whether he is aware of the desire of Polish ex-Service men in this country to join up for service in Polish units under their own colours, with a view to assisting in the defence of western civilisation; and whether the Government will give sympathetic consideration to these aspirations especially in view of the service rendered by Polish armed forces in the recent war.

Mr. Shinwell

While endorsing the hon. and gallant Member's tribute to the part played by Polish armed forces in the last war, the suggestion in his Question would, I am afraid, involve difficulties sufficiently serious to rule it out as a practical proposition in present circumstances.

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