§ Squadron-Leader Flemingasked the Secretary of State for War how many British troops were delayed in repatriation to the United Kingdom owing to the fact that Indian students were given priority in embarking on s.s. "Orion,"sailing from Bombay at the beginning of the present month for an English port.
§ Mr. BarnesI have been asked to reply. I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a similar Question by the hon. and gallant Member for Stockton-on-Tees (Captain Chetwynd) on Monday, 22nd October.
Mr. Manningasked the Minister of War Transport how many Indian students are being brought to this country in the troopship "Georgic" and the troopship "Orion"; and if he will give instructions that these troopships should be used to bring home Servicemen and women for demobilisation.
§ Mr. BarnesI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to a similar Question by the hon. and gallant Member for Stockton-on-Tees (Captain Chetwynd) on Monday, 22nd October.
§ Mr. William Palingasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the complaints from members of His Majesty's Forces in S.E.A.C. that civilians are being given priority over troops in sea transport from India; if he will take steps to investigate the matter and, if necessary, adjust the position in favour of the Forces.
§ Mr. BarnesI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to a similar Question by the hon. and gallant Member for Stockton-on-Tees (Captain Chetwynd) on Monday, 22nd October.