HC Deb 10 December 1946 vol 431 c963
33. Mr. William Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for War how many wives of B.A.O.R. Servicemen have already returned to this country.

Mr. Bellenger

Just over 3,200 Army families have gone out to B.A.O.R. Of these, 18 families have returned and 12 more applied to return up to 4th December. These figures include 27 returning after short visits or because the husband has been posted to another Command and one where the husband has died.

Mr. Shepherd

Is the Minister fully assured of the complete wisdom of this scheme at the present time?

Mr. Bellenger

I am completely assured.