§ 45. Mr. Hoggasked the Prime Minister what steps are in contemplation by the Government to facilitate arrangements for wives of Crown servants and the regular 21 Forces employed permanently or for long periods beyond the seas to join their husbands.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)As already announced, with the end of hostilities it may be possible to provide a very limited number of passages for Service families and those of Crown servants, who wish to leave the United Kingdom to join their husbands if these are serving for certain minimum tours of duty overseas. Full details and instructions to those concerned are about to be issued.
§ Mr. HoggCan the right hon. Gentleman give the House some general indication of the numbers concerned in this very welcome concession?
§ The Prime MinisterI am afraid I cannot give the exact number. The hon. Member knows that transport is very tight, but we are doing our best to give those with the biggest claims this concession.
§ The Prime MinisterIf the hon. Member will put down a specific Question as to the numbers, I will see what answer I can give him.
§ Captain CrowderCan the Prime Minister say whether the wives are to make the application, or is it to come from the regular soldier or Crown servant serving overseas?
§ The Prime MinisterDetails and instructions are being issued. I have not got them with me but I will send them to the hon. and gallant Gentleman if he wishes.