§ Brigadier-General CROFTasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the fact that numerous officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who threw up their positions in India and the East are now awaiting repatriation, and that owing to the delay in their repatriation many of them are incurring serious losses; and whether he can take steps to provide for the early repatriation of such officers and men?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThis matter is governed entirely by the shipping situation. The position as regards shipping2542W for the Far East and India is very difficult at present owing to the shortness of accommodation. A fair proportion of all available space is being allotted for War Office purposes, and it is hoped that the shipping position will be easier next month.