asked the Secretary of State for War what representations have been made to him by welfare organisations regarding marriage of soldiers serving overseas and individuals resident in this country; and whether he can make any statement on this matter?

I have seen some representations on this subject that were made to the Commander-in-Chief of the Middle East Forces by the local advisory committee of a welfare organisation. These representations have received careful consideration, but I regret that it is not possible to make any statement on the matter at the moment.

Is the Minister taking any further action on those representations? Can he say whether he will be in a position to make a statement later?

It is not for me to make a statement. Mine is only one Department of those concerned in this matter.

Will the Minister answer the first part of my Supplementary Question? Is he taking action on those representations?

I have taken all the action which is appropriate to me for the time being.