HC Deb 23 July 1946 vol 425 cc321-2W
76. Mr. M. Lindsay

asked the Secretary of State for War on what date planning was started for B.A.O.R. wives to join their husbands; approximately what date the first of these will go out; and by approximately what date all those who have at present applied will have reached Germany.

Mr. Lawson

Planning started on 20th December, 1945. The first of the families, apart from the advance party, will go on 29th August, 1946. We do not yet know how many will take advantage of the scheme but, unless the numbers are greatly different from those reported in April, all should reach Germany within two or three months of the opening date.