HC Deb 29 June 1956 vol 555 cc78-9W
Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what progress has been made in payment of compensation to ex-Japanese war prisoners; if he is aware that a number of ex-prisoners are still awaiting information; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wood

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Norwood (Sir J. Smyth) on 15th June and to the hon. Member for Ardwick (Mr. L. M. Lever) on 25th June.