Leros (Notification of Casualties)

HC Deb 14 December 1943 vol 395 c1382

42. Mr. Turton

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the relatives of officers and men who were casualties in the fighting at Leros have yet been notified?

Sir J. Grigg

All the casualties at Leros which have been reported to this country have been notified to the next-of-kin, but, judging from the figures at my disposal, not all the casualties that occurred, anyhow in the way of missing personnel, have yet been reported to the War Office. Action had already been taken to expedite the notification of casualties from the Middle East and I hope that particulars of any outstanding casualties will shortly be received.

Sir H. Williams

Could the right hon. Gentleman say what the total was?

Sir J. Grigg

I think I answered that question previously.