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Transit Camp, Calcutta

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 May 1947.

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Photo of Mr David Renton Mr David Renton , Huntingdonshire 12:00, 20 May 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that soldiers are being held for six weeks at a transit camp near Calcutta, pending embarkation for the United Kingdom prior to release; and what steps he is taking to bring this waste of manpower to an end.

Photo of Mr John Freeman Mr John Freeman , Watford

I am looking into this matter and will write to the hon. Member.

Photo of Mr David Renton Mr David Renton , Huntingdonshire

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that I have had this Question down for a fortnight, and, as this concerns a large number of British troops who are getting thoroughly "browned off," will he take steps to expedite the inquiry?

Secretary of State

Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.