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Oral Answers to Questions — Polish Forces – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 25 Chwefror 1947.

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Photo of Mr Henry Hynd Mr Henry Hynd , Hackney Central 12:00, 25 Chwefror 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War how many Polish troops are stationed in Northern Ireland; and whether members of the Polish Resettlement Corps will be found employment in that part of the United Kingdom.

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

No Polish troops are stationed in Northern Ireland. The employment of Poles is not a matter for my Department.

Photo of Mr Henry Hynd Mr Henry Hynd , Hackney Central

Will my right hon. Friend consider enlisting the aid of the hon. Member for Queen's University (Professor Savory) to ensure that Ulster gets a fair share?

Photo of Professor Douglas Savory Professor Douglas Savory , Queen's University of Belfast

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that we in Ulster gave hospitality to thousands of Gibraltarians during the war, and welcomed hundreds of thousands of American and Belgian troops?