Group 57 (Release)

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 8 July 1947.

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Photo of Mr Charles Hobson Mr Charles Hobson , Wembley North 12:00, 8 July 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War if Group 57, whose release date is between 22nd August and 12th September, will be delayed in the case of men stationed in India.

Photo of Mr John Freeman Mr John Freeman , Watford

So far as I can foresee, no Sir.

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