Compassionate Release

Oral Answers to Questions — Prisoners of War – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 9 Rhagfyr 1947.

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Photo of Mr William Shepherd Mr William Shepherd , Bucklow 12:00, 9 Rhagfyr 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War what is th2 average time required to effect compassionate release for German prisoners of war in this country.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

About one month elapses between the receipt of nominations by my Department and the arrival of the prisoner of war in Germany.