asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is proposed to bring any proceedings against Erich Koch, former Gauleiter of the Ukraine, recently arrested in the British zone of Germany.

The question of the action to be taken against Erich Koch is under consideration.

May we take it that the fact that he has been able to keep his identity concealed for this long time will not prejudice the need for him to be brought to justice in view of the incredible atrocities for which he was responsible?

I have not had time to go through all the papers since my return, but I have the matter under consideration and I must leave it at that at the moment.