HC Deb 04 June 1947 vol 438 c181
29. Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the number of troops of all services located in Greece at the latest available date.

Mr. Bevin

There are somewhat more than 5,000 British troops at present in Greece exclusive of the members of the British Service Missions

Mr. Piratin

Can the Foreign Secretary say when it is expected that these troops will be withdrawn and brought back?

Mr. Bevin

That is not in the Question.