HC Deb 05 March 1946 vol 420 c39W
102. Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for War why three armourers have recently been sent to No. 3 Command W/S. Grafton, Sierra Leone, West Africa Command, when there is already one armourer surplus to the establishment.

Mr. Lawson

These three craftsmen were despatched to Sierra Leone to relieve others who are due for release early in May. Men have to be despatched to Sierre Leone as shipping is available, and although this may sometimes result in a temporary excess over establishments, it is done in order to avoid any delay in the homeward movement of men due for release.