§ 15. Mr. WATTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether any arrangements have been made by his Department to utilise the steamers returning to America by repatriating Canadian and American women desirous of going back; and is he aware that many prospective brides have been waiting for years for some arrangement for ship accommodation being made by his Department?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAOn behalf of the Department concerned, I have to say that advantage is taken of suitable opportunities to repatriate Canadian women and children, and the selection of the passengers to embark is made in consultation with the Departments and Dominion representatives concerned. With regard to prospective brides, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply of 5th February, a copy of which I am sending him. I believe arrangements are made by the United States authorities for repatriating American women.