HC Deb 18 May 1943 vol 389 c915
9. Miss Rathbone

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the Committee appointed to consider the status of the Voluntary Aid Detachments in military hospitals has finished its work; whether it has reached an agreed settlement; and whether its recommendations will be carried into effect?

Sir J. Grigg

As I informed my hon. Friend the Member for Wallsend (Miss Ward) on 13th April, I have received the Committee's report. I am consulting the other Departments concerned, and hope to be in a position to make a statement to the House before very long.

Miss Rathbone

Will that be done as soon as possible, in view of the anxiety and the bad effect on the Services caused by this whole question?

Sir J. Grigg

Certainly.