HC Deb 20 December 1944 vol 406 c1810W
Mr. G. Hutchinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether British constables serving in the Palestine Police Force are permited to use the institutes available for other members of His Majesty's Forces.

Colonel Stanley

No, Sir, not at present.

Mr. G. Hutchinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the arrangements for repatriating British troops after four and a half years' service overseas are to be applied to British constables serving in the Palestine police.

Colonel Stanley

A leave scheme was introduced early this year under which British police other ranks, having the longest service in Palestine, are granted two months' leave in the United Kingdom.