§ Mr. G. R. Howardasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made towards finding General Lammerding in the British Zone of Germany; and if he will surrender him to the French Government for trial in connection with the massacre of Oradour.
§ Mr. NuttingA warrant has been issued for the arrest of Lammerding, who is wanted by the French authorities in connection with the massacre at Tulle, and a search is being conducted. If he is found in the British Zone, the application for his extradition will be dealt with under the normal procedure for extradition of war criminals from the Zone. This required him to be brought before the Extradition Tribunal which must be satisfied that there is aprima facie case of murder against him within the 31W meaning of the German criminal code before making its recommendation to the United Kingdom High Commissioner.