HC Deb 06 June 1946 vol 423 cc368-9W
75. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will give an assurance that 6022416 C.S.M. H. H. Bracey, 11th (K), K.A.R. (F.F.I.), East Africa Command, at present in transit camp, Mombasa, whose wife, relying on the undertaking that men serving overseas would be repatriated in time to be, demobilised with their age and service groups, has booked holiday accommodation for the presumed period of his demobilisation leave, will be repatriated in time to be demobilised with Group 30, that is, between 2nd and 16th June.

Mr. Bellenger

As my hon. Friend is aware there has been some delay owing to exceptional circumstances in the repatriation of men from East Africa who are due for release. I am making inquiries as to when C.S.M. Bracey is expected to reach home, but I cannot give any guarantee that he will arive home in time for release within the normal period for his group. Although I sympathise with his disappointment at the interference caused to his plans, it would not be possible to treat him differently from other men ho are in the same position.

79. Mr. Collins

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will now give a reply in the case of 5666209 Corporal E. Luckes, which was first referred to him by the hon. Member for Taunton, on 29th January, 1946, and again on 4th April.

Mr. Bellenger

An interim reply was sent to my hon. Friend on 27th March and he will no doubt by now have received the final reply sent on 4th June.

80. Major Bruce

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in a position to forward to Mr. E. A. Stanford, of 24, Heathcote Road, Portsmouth, the personal effects of his son, 7372012 Private B. Stanford, who died on 31st January, 1946, in Germany; and whether he will instruct his Department to reply to Mr. Stanford's letter of 29th April, 1946.

Mr. Bellenger

Instructions have been given to the Officer in Charge, R.A.M.C. Records, to forward the late soldier's effects to Mr. E. A. Stanford. Mr. Stanford's letter of 20th April, 1946, was replied to on 1st May. A further letter giving full details of the estate was sent to the father on 4th June, 1946.