§ Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for War whether the pay accumulating to credit of prisoners of war will be paid on repatriation or at end of hostilities with their war gratuities.
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§ Sir J. GriggPrisoners of war may dispose of credits due to them at any time.
§ Mr. Harveyasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the length of time taken in the transmission of messages from Geneva sent through the International Red Cross to the relatives of prisoners of war; and whether a regular air-mail service to Switzerland can be established to improve communications.
§ Captain CrookshankNo, Sir; but if the hon. Member will let me have details (including specimens of the messages) I shall be pleased to have inquiry made. I understand that negotiations are proceeding with the Swiss Government for a through air service.