§ 25. Mrs. Ayrton Gouldasked the Secretary of State for War if he will make a further statement on extending the scheme to provide free priority passages to next of kin to visit serving men on the danger list who are stationed outside Europe.
§ Mr. BellengerThere are a number of practical difficulties in extending this scheme beyond Europe, but I am hopeful that we may overcome them. The matter is under active consideration, and I will make a further statement as soon as that consideration is completed.
§ Mrs. GouldMay I express the hope that that consideration will soon be made, in view of the fact that, at present, there is no difficulty in getting priority passages if people can pay for them; that serving men are posted all over the world, irrespective of the financial needs of their families; and that these priority passages are purely on a money basis?
§ Mr. BellengerI share my hon. Friend's hope.