BRITISH WIVES AND GERMAN HOUSES Sm,—I understand from recent statements
in the Press that members of our Occupation Force in Germany, where wives go out to join them, are entitled to commandeer any house and its furniture, and expel the German families that are living there. I also understand that Germans treated thus are entitled to no compensation and that no alternative accommoda- tion is found for them. •I find it difficult to believe that any measure so cruelly unjust and detrimental to the success of our occupation as this Could carry the official sanction of our Government. I wonder if you could tell me whether in fact any such method of housing the British in Germany is either allowed or put into practice.—I am, Sir, yours faithfully, IRVINE S. L. LONDON. 23, Linden Gardens, Bayswater, W.2.
[The actual provision of accommodation for officers' wives is carried out by the local German authorities at the request of the British. The displaced are mainly occupants of the largest houses, who are given accommodation in smaller houses. They are not compensated.—En., Spectator.]
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