Marriages (German Women)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 20 Ebrill 1948.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Reginald Sorensen Mr Reginald Sorensen , Leyton West 12:00, 20 Ebrill 1948

asked the Secretary of State for War how many German women have married British soldiers in Germany; how many have been permitted to come to Britain for this purpose; and whether any steps have yet been taken towards assisting German women who have children by British soldiers to secure consideration of their claims on such men.

Secretary of State

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