§ Major W. GUINNESSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether mails posted in England take from two to three months to reach troops serving in East Africa; and, if so, whether steps can be taken to accelerate the service?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. Letters take on an average seven weeks to reach the port of disembarkation in East Africa, parcels slightly longer. In present conditions I am afraid I can hold out no hope of any acceleration in the service. After arrival in East Africa the mails are taken over by the Indian Field Post Office foe delivery.