HC Deb 30 November 1943 vol 395 cc180-1
23. Mr. Summers

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the general dissatisfaction resulting from the failure to bring home those who have been in hospital in the Middle East or South Africa for many months; and whether he has any statement to make on this question?

Sir J. Grigg

At one time all hospital ships had to be routed via the Cape, and owing to the shortage of shipping the return of hospital patients to this country was delayed. I am glad to say that the position has now improved, and the patients for the United Kingdom still in South Africa should leave shortly.