§ 50. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Defence how many National Service men have now been killed and wounded in Korea.
§ Mr. BirchUp till the 8th November, 177 National Service men serving in the Army had been reported killed or died of wounds and 655 wounded. No casualties have been suffered by National Service men serving in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Minister aware that last week's casualty list included a Scots soldier who was only called up in October, 1951? Is he aware of the public indignation at these men being sent out there to be murdered?