§ 82. Mr. Lipsonasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now able to make a statement with regard to the future status of the Voluntary Aid Detachments?
§ Mr. SandysI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend to my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth (Sir L. Lyle) yesterday.
§ Mr. LipsonIs my hon. Friend aware that members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments have been kept in suspense about their future for a long time, and will he bear in mind the need for coming to a decision very soon?
§ Mr. SandysI am aware of the urgency of the matter. The reason for the delay was explained in the answer given yesterday.