HC Deb 12 February 1946 vol 419 cc163-4
23. Mr. John Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will take steps to improve delivery of mail to troops now stationed in Greece, which is unsatisfactory.

Mr. Lawson

Towards the end of last year mails to troops stationed in Greece were delayed by bad weather both in this country and in the Mediterranean. During January, however, the situation improved and air mail should now generally be delivered in four or five days.

Mr. Gallacher

Since there is difficulty in getting letters from here to the soldiers in Greece, would it not be better to bring the soldiers in Greece over here to the letters?

Mr. Lawson

No, Sir