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Troopship Conditions

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 February 1947.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel Granville Sharp Lieut-Colonel Granville Sharp , Spen Valley 12:00, 25 February 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War how many troopships are now used to transport soldiers between this country and India and the Far East; to what extent the type of accommodation, meals and amenities have been improved during the last three months; and what further improvements are contemplated.

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