HC Deb 07 December 1945 vol 416 cc2815-6W
Major N. Macpherson

asked the Undersecretary of State for Air whether the mortal remains of airmen killed in this country as a result of flying accidents or air encounters during the war may now be brought back by their relations, at their own expense if necessary, to their home towns and villages.

Mr. Strachey

Yes, Sir. Wherever circumstances make it possible to comply with requests of this kind, reburial may be arranged at private expense. Whenever possible, next-of-kin have been given the opportunity throughout the war for the bodies of officers and airmen killed in this country to be sent home at public expense for private burial.