HC Deb 21 October 1952 vol 505 c99W
122. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that there is considerable delay in letters and parcels reaching British troops in Korea; and what steps he will take to expedite their delivery.

Mr. Head

I have no evidence that avoidable delays are occurring and there have been very few complaints. I am ready to look into any particular complaint if the hon. Member will send me details.

128. Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that much of the correspondence sent from this country to our men who are prisoners of war in Korea is not being received; and whether he will take all possible steps to ensure the safe delivery of such correspondence.

Mr. Head

Letters are handed over to the Communist authorities at Panmunjon and subsequent delivery is inevitably in their hands.