HC Deb 13 March 1951 vol 485 cc129-30W
24. Mr. Hollis

asked the Secretary of State for War why Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes in Germany are forbidden to sell a brand of tobacco of which he has been informed.

Mr. M. Stewart

The brand in question is not made for export by the manufacturer. The manufacturer, however, has already arranged to supply a small quantity for the particular officer who made the complaint, and this has been sent by post.

consisted of 228 killed or died of wounds and 341 wounded. In Korea, from August, 1950, to 3rd March, 1951, there were 139 killed or died of wounds, 445 wounded and 220 missing, of whom seven officers and 91 other ranks are believed to be prisoners of war. I give the details of the casualties at the end of this answer. The information required by the last two parts of this Question is being obtained and will be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as it is available.

Following are the details: