I am aware of the tragic death of Driver Chambers, and I should like to express my sympathy to his parents in their sad loss.

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement made in the House by the then Secretary of State for War on 14th March, 1963. We have examined this matter with the greatest care and sympathy. We do bring back the bodies of deceased soldiers from North-West Europe if the next-of-kin so wish, or we fly out two relatives to attend the funeral. Outside North-West Europe, however, practical difficulties prevent our introducing such arrangements. Although what the hon. Member wants might be possible to do in certain cases, we could not be sure of being able to do it for all cases, and cases of failure would cause intense disappointment and sorrow. We ought to treat all cases alike, or added distress will be caused to some next-of-kin. I am sure, therefore, that it is right to have a rule and to stick to it.