HC Deb 21 December 1944 vol 406 cc1931-2
37. Sir John Wardlaw-Milne

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any further statement to make regarding supplies to the Channel Islands and general conditions there.

Mr. H. Morrison

I am not at present in a position to add to the statement which I made on Tuesday, 12th December, except to say that the International Red Cross Committee, who control the ship which will carry the supplies, say that there have been certain difficulties which have prevented the ship sailing as soon as had been hoped.

Sir J. Wardlaw-Milne

Do I understand from that reply that the ship has not yet sailed?

Mr. Morrison

There is a report in the Press that it was to sail yesterday, but I understand that that did not take place. It is hoped that it will have sailed this morning, but I am being a little cautious because I do not wish to create disappointment.