§ 30. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he will now consider sending home by air members of Her Majesty's Forces on leave from Middle East stations.
§ Mr. HughesWould the Undersecretary make a clear and comprehensive statement, for the benefit of members of Her Majesty's Forces in the Middle East, as to the circumstances in which they can, at Government expense, come home on short leave?
§ Mr. WardI think the members of Her Majesty's Forces know quite well that the circumstances in which they can come home are on compassionate grounds.
§ Mr. HughesBut will the Under-Secretary take this opportunity of telling the Forces in general, as well as informing the public, the conditions in which they can come home?
§ Mr. WardCertainly, and if the hon. and learned Gentleman would like to put down another Question asking for a statement, I shall be very glad to give it.