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Overseas Married Quarters

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 May 1947.

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Photo of Major Lyall Wilkes Major Lyall Wilkes , Newcastle upon Tyne Central 12:00, 13 May 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will make a statement on progress in providing married quarters in overseas commands for soldiers serving on Regular engagements; and state the number of officers and other ranks, in each of the overseas commands, provided with married quarters at the latest convenient date.

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