HC Deb 15 May 1941 vol 371 cc1263-4
63. Captain Pilkington

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the numerical strength of the Empire Expeditionary Force sent to Greece; how many returned; and how many were left as prisoners?

The Financial Secretary to the War Office (Mr. Richard Law)

I am afraid that I am not in a position to add to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 30th April. Detailed figures are not yet available.

64. Captain Pilkington

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the total number of British and Imperial troops sent to France and to Norway, respectively; how many returned in each case; and how many were left as prisoners in each case?

Mr. Law

I will, with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission, circulate the figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the figures:—

— Strength. Returned (including wounded brought away). Prisoners of war.
France 437,000 (in June, 1940) 384,000 40,000
Norway 23,800 22,600 950