HC Deb 14 December 1948 vol 459 c1001
26. Sir Waldron Smithers

asked the Secretary of State for War, what steps he is taking to improve the conditions of the young soldiers in Nigeria, particulars of which have been sent to him.

Mr. Shinwell

I have called for a report from the military authorities overseas on the allegations of which the hon. Member has informed me. When it has been received I will write to him.

Sir W. Smithers

Does the Secretary of State for War realise how much conditions, prestige and the standard of the Army depend upon the character and the personality of the Secretary of State for War?

Mr. Shinwell

That is why conditions are improving all round.