§ 27. Mr. Bellengerasked the Secretary of State for War what representations have been made to him by welfare organisations regarding marriage of soldiers serving overseas and individuals resident in this country; and whether he can make any statement on this matter?
§ Sir J. GriggI have seen some representations on this subject that were made to the Commander-in-Chief of the Middle East Forces by the local advisory committee of a welfare organisation. These representations have received careful consideration, but I regret that it is not possible to make any statement on the matter at the moment.
§ Mr. BellengerIs the Minister taking any further action on those representations? Can he say whether he will be in a position to make a statement later?
§ Sir J. GriggIt is not for me to make a statement. Mine is only one Department of those concerned in this matter.
§ Mr. BellengerWill the Minister answer the first part of my Supplementary Question? Is he taking action on those representations?
§ Sir J. GriggI have taken all the action which is appropriate to me for the time being.