§ Mr. McMahonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what were the circumstances which led him to make financial provision for the aircraft for the return of Miss Sheila Rossall to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Onslow:Miss Rossall applied for repatriation to the United Kingdom on the grounds that she was destitute in the United States of America. She had no money to maintain herself and did not qualify for American welfare assistance. The decision to repatriate her by air ambulance was taken on medical advice. Her relatives and friends were unable to meet the cost of this.