HC Deb 28 October 1953 vol 518 c370W
70. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the number of prisoners of war in Korea who have so far had explanatory interviews; the number who has chosen to return to North Korea or China; how far proceedings are still disturbed; and approximately when the task will be finished.

Mr. Nutting

One thousand Chinese have attended explanatory interviews. Of these, 20 opted for repatriation. The whole process has been held up since 17th October by the refusal of the Korean prisoners to attend explanations, and I cannot say when it will be completed.