HC Deb 21 May 1946 vol 423 cc39-40W
65. Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for War how many British and Indian troops have been withdrawn from Indonesia; how many remain; and when the withdrawal will be completed.

Mr. Bellenger

About a third of the British and Indian troops in Netherlands East Indies have been withdrawn; the remaining two-thirds are in Java, Sumatra and Celebes. I cannot yet say by what date their withdrawal will be completed.