§ 99. Mr. Youngerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Distressed Relatives Scheme is still in operation; how many displaced persons have been admitted to the United Kingdom under this scheme during 1951 and 1952, respectively; and what is the total so admitted since the inception of the scheme.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeThe scheme is still in operation. Between the 13th November, 1945, and 30th September, 1952, the number of foreigners who can be regarded as displaced persons admitted to the United Kingdom under the scheme was 4,108; of these 179 were admitted in 1951 and 101 in 1952 up to 30th September.