Deserters, Palestine

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 13 Ebrill 1948.

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Photo of Sir Kenneth Pickthorn Sir Kenneth Pickthorn , Cambridge University 12:00, 13 Ebrill 1948

asked the Secretary of State for War how many British deserters are believed to be at large in Palestine.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

I have called for information on this matter from the military authorities in the Middle East, and I will write to the hon. Member when a reply has been received.

Photo of Sir Kenneth Pickthorn Sir Kenneth Pickthorn , Cambridge University

Could the right hon. Gentleman say whether it would be possible to get a similar return about other deserters, particularly Yugoslav and Polish? Is that a possible thing to ask for, if I put down a Question?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

If it comes within my province, I shall certainly try to furnish the information.