§ Sir M. Sueterasked the Secretary of State for India whether any arrangements have been made with regard to passages for the wives of civil servants wishing to join their husbands in India, several of whom have been recommended for priority passages last August by the Government of India.
§ Mr. AmeryPassenger accommodation for civilian needs continues to be very scarce, but I am glad to be able to say that a start has been made in getting accommodation for some of the wives recommended for passages by the Committee set up by the Government of India to consider cases of serious hardship. It is hoped to maintain a steady flow of departures of those so recommended, but this must, of course, depend on the state of the shipping position.