§ 101. Sir J. Lucasasked the Secretary of State for War how many berths on the s.s. "Otranto" were reserved for his Department on the last journey to the Far East; how many were left unutilised; and whether, in view of the large number of civilians desirous of returning there, he will see that his Department's reservations are either utilised or handed over for civilian use.
§ Mr. LawsonOnly four berths were reserved for Army personnel and all were used. It is the normal practice to release reservations, whenever possible, if they cannot be taken up.