§ 106. Mr. Williamsonasked the Secretary of State for War if he will consider the withdrawal of the 1st Battalion Sea-forth Highlanders from active service in Java in view of the heavy and exacting fighting experienced by these troops in the Burma campaign; and if he is satisfied that these troops could not be relieved by troops who have not suffered these hardships.
§ The Financial Secretary to the War Office (Mr. Bellenger)I am afraid that the moves of units must depend on Army requirements. This fact does not, however, prejudice the repatriation of individuals. I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by the Secretary of State for War on 11th December to a Question on this subject by the hon. Member for West Harrow (Mr. Bower).