HC Deb 10 March 1972 vol 832 c413W
Dame Irene Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has studied the documents from the local branch of the National Federation of Far Eastern Prisoners of War sent to him by the hon. Member for Tynemouth which ask for certain clarifications and adjustments of the present arrangements; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Dean

As I explained to my hon. Friend in my letter of 3rd March, after carefully studying the documents in question which had also been sent to me by a number of other Members I have decided that the best way forward would be for me to meet officers of the federation for a discussion of the matters which are troubling them. I have therefore invited Mr. Harold Payne, the Executive President, to bring a deputation of his colleagues to see me as soon as it is convenient for him to do so.