§ Mr. Hammersleyasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in a position to report further progress in the equipment and training of the Palestine Regiment?
§ Sir J. GriggMy hon. Friend will appreciate that the Armies fighting in the Western Desert must have first call on all arms shipped to the Middle East. The equipment and training of the Palestine Regiment is nevertheless progressing and I hope to make a further statement on the position shortly.