HC Deb 14 March 1935 vol 299 c572
82. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the number of Italian troops which have left Italy recently for Italian colonies bordering on Abyssinia?

The LORD PRIVY SEAL (Mr. Eden)

While I have no exact information, I understand that two divisions, aggregating some thirty thousand men, together with ancillary services, have been, or are being, despatched overseas.

Mr. MANDER

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the transfer of troops has now ceased?

Mr. EDEN

I am afraid that I cannot.