HC Deb 29 January 1952 vol 495 cc27-8
42. Captain Richard Pilkington

asked the Secretary of State for War what further steps his Department are taking to improve conditions of service for British soldiers in Korea.

Mr. Head

I am not quite certain to what my hon. and gallant Friend is referring. In general, policy regarding conditions and terms of service is framed for the Army as a whole. I am not, therefore, carrying out any special examination in relation to British troops in Korea. The general terms of service are, however, now being reviewed and I intend to announce certain changes when I introduce the Army Estimates.

Captain Pilkington

While thanking my right hon. Friend for that answer and for his previous reply, which covered a good many of the points I had in mind, might I ask whether he has been able to do anything to improve postal facilities and facilities for men who wish to send presents home from Korea?

Mr. Head

The latter of those matters is being considered at the present moment. On the former matter, there is a Question on the Order Paper, which I shall be answering later.