Service Casualties (Notification)

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Industry – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 March 1945.

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Mr. Bellenģer:

asked the Prime Minister whether casualties affecting members of the Armed Forces are notified in the "Gazette" as occurred during the last war.

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

No, Sir. Casualties are not notified in the "London Gazette."

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

Can my right hon. Friend say why not, seeing that the total number of casualties are given to the public from time to time?

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

Perhaps my hon. Friend would put that question down.