§ Mr. BILLINGasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that many demobilised soldiers who are unable to obtain work in this country are anxious to migrate to our overseas possessions; whether he is aware that they are unable to do so owing to lack of facilities; "and whether the Government are prepared to assist in this matter?
§ Lieut.-Colonel AMERYThe Prime Minister has asked me to reply to this question. His Majesty's Governmnet are aware that numbers of ex-Service men will wish to settle in other parts of the Empire after demobilisation. I would refer the hon. Member to my reply of the 8th April as to the facilities which are being offered in this connection. A statement to the Press amplifying that reply will be issued in. a few days. The Oversea Settlement Committee will be ready to consider ap-2020W plications at an early date, and applicants who have been approved will be able to leave this country as soon as the shipping companies can provide them with steamship accommodation and the Oversea Governments are prepared to receive them.