asked the Secretary of State for War if he will now, in consultation with the Secretary of State for the Home Department, arrange for Ger-man prisoners of war who desire to enter into the employ of farmers in this country and wish first to visit their relatives in Germany, to return to Germany for a period not exceeding 56 says and, if they so wish, to bring back their wives and families, provided that their future employer certifies that suitable accommodation is available.

It would not be practicable to grant prisoners of war leave to Germany. I will consult my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary about the possibility of allowing wives and families to come to this country, but I cannot at the moment give any indication whether or not this will be possible.