HC Deb 16 July 1946 vol 425 c183W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Secretary of State for War why, in view of the fact that passages for businessmen in aeroplanes are difficult to secure and that the cost of the passage to Calcutta for a civilian is about£150, he continues to fly British soldiers to the Far East in order that they may be demobilised.

Mr. Lawson

So far, only one British soldier has been flown to the Far East for release; this was done to enable him to resume civil employment which was particularly urgent in the national interests.