§ 51. Mr. M. Lindsayasked the Secretary of State for War how many British prisoners of war are now in enemy hands in North Korea; and the latest information as to their welfare.
52. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for War how many British prisoners of war are now in the hands of the North Koreans: and how many have been a prisoner for one year, and two years, respectively.
§ Mr. J. R. H. HutchisonUp to the end of last year 39 officers and 882 other ranks had been reported as prisoners of war in the Korean operations. Of these, five officers and 11 other ranks have been in enemy hands for two years or more, 34 officers and 869 other ranks for between one and two years and two other ranks for less than twelve months.
Most regrettably, we have still no official information of the welfare of these men, although their letters sent through the Communist authorities continue to report reasonable treatment.