HC Deb 27 June 1940 vol 362 cc601-2W
Mr. Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the formation of a Jewish battalion or battalions?

Mr. Eden

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my right hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Colonel Wedgwood) on 23rd May last, of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. David Adams

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has decided to encourage the formation of a Jewish battalion for war service?

Sir E. Grigg

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my right hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Colonel Wedgwood) on 23rd May last, of which I am sending him a copy.