HC Deb 06 March 1945 vol 408 c1806
12. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for War what proportion of the gardeners of the Imperial War Graves Commission, employed up to 1940 in France and Belgium, have now been given permission to return to their duties and families in those countries.

Sir J. Grigg

Of 343 gardeners available for re-employment by the Commission, 70 have so far resumed their duties in France and Belgium.

Mr. Keeling

Does my right hon. Friend expect to send the others back soon?

Sir J. Grigg

I cannot say. "Soon" is not a precise term. It will certainly be as soon as we can.