8. Miss Wardasked o the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction of repatriated wounded or sick prisoners who find the arrangements made to provide them with civilian necessities while at home are much too slow to operate; and will he try and improve matters.
§ Sir J. GriggRepatriated wounded and sick prisoners of war are sent on leave to their homes as soon as they are fit to go. Detailed instructions have been issued to enable them to obtain rations, handkerchiefs and privileged priced cigarettes and tobacco. Arrangements are also made for them to be placed on the Service Register as electors. I have not heard of complaints about the present arrangements.
Miss WardIs my right hon. Friend aware that complaints have been made, and will he speed up action by the Government Departments concerned?
§ Sir J. GriggTo the best of my belief action has been speeded up and the arrangements are in force. If, instead of general complaints of unsatisfactory conditions, the hon. Lady will give me something specific to investigate, I will certainly do it.