HC Deb 21 January 1943 vol 386 cc275-6
27. Mr. Bellenger

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he can now state what arrangements he has made with the Government of India to permit tobacco and cigarettes to be sent, duty free, to our troops serving in India?

The Secretary of State for India (Mr. Amery)

I have asked the Government of India for a statement of their views and am awaiting their reply.

Mr. Bellenger

Some months have elapsed since the Secretary of State gave exactly the same answer to another Question. Cannot my right hon. Friend expedite in some way or other a reply from the Government of India?

Mr. Amery

Yes, Sir; I have sent two telegraphic reminders in the last few weeks.

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