HC Deb 05 June 1951 vol 488 cc92-3W
90. Mr. Low

asked the Secretary of State for War why the Parachute Brigade are being moved to the Middle East by sea.

Mr. Strachey

It is the normal practice to transport military units to the Middle East by sea.

91. Mr. Low

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied that arrangements can be made at short notice by the Royal Air Force to lift the Parachute Brigade, wherever it is stationed, overseas or at home, to any part of the world; and what special steps have been taken to prepare for the use of charter companies aircraft or aircraft belonging to British Overseas Airways Corporation or British European Airways Corporation for this purpose.

Mr. Strachey

I would ask the hon. Member to await the replies to be given by my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Air to Questions on this subject tomorrow.