§ 81. Mr. Lowasked the Secretary of State for War how many wives are waiting for passages to stations in the Mediterranean and Egypt where their husbands are serving in the Army.
§ Mr. M. StewartFour hundred and sixteen wives are waiting for passages to stations in the Mediterranean and Egypt where their husbands are serving in the Army. A further 380 applications have recently been received from husbands in these areas for passages for their families. These are in the process of being checked to confirm that the applicants are eligible.