Written question asked by Michael Marshall (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 18 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What progress has been made by his Department in reviewing the pay deductions for British officer prisoners of war held by Germany and Italy during the period 1939 to 1945.

Answer: Sir Michael Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made by his Department in reviewing the pay deductions for British officer prisoners of war held by Germany and Italy during the period 1939 to 1945; and if he will make a statement. [4103] Mr. Soames: The case for additional refunds for pay deductions from British officer prisoners of war held by the Italians and Germans during world war two was examined and rejected in the early 1980s. Submission of new evidence, however, led to a decision earlier this year to review the position. This work, which includes the related question of pay deduction from protected personnel, will be completed as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4103; 285 c396W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Deductions Germany Pay Officers Prisoners of war Italy World War II