§ 7. Squadron-Leader Donnerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will provide sea and/or air transport to bring to this country some hundreds of civilian men and women who have now been in East Africa several years without a break.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. George Hall)I fully appreciate this need and am glad to say that 586 civilians have been provided with passages from East Africa this month. Subject to military requirements, there will be further opportunities of moving civilians from that area during the next few months.
§ Squadron-Leader DonnerWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that any progress that can be made will be very much appreciated, as so many of these people have been in East Africa for a very long time?