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Transit Camp, Folkestone

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 August 1947.

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Photo of Mr Basil Nield Mr Basil Nield , City of Chester 12:00, 5 August 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is satisfied that the accommodation and, in particular, married quarters at Shorncliffe for noncommissioned ranks in transit from overseas are adequate and sanitary; whether rations are immediately available; and if proper arrangements are made to enable pay and allowances to be drawn.

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