§ Sir R. Glynasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in position to make a statement on the issue of war correspondents' permits by his Department to approved women journalists on conditions similar to those authorised by the U.S. Army.
§ Sir J. GriggI have very carefully considered my hon. Friend's suggestion. War correspondents accredited by the War Office must in the course of their duties accompany troops into the firing line. Members of the women's services are not employed in the firing line, and it would, I think, be inappropriate to accredit women as war correspondents. But the War Office will gladly arrange for special facility visits for women journalists at home and in theatres of war where circumstances permit.