Whilst crossing the coast on his homeward flight his aircraft was subjected to heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire.
Civilians awaiting passage are accommodated in troopdecks to the fullest extent practicable and every opportunity is taken by the authorities of this method of transporting homeward passengers.
The shipowner faces that and proceeds further afield or trades in the hope that the homeward journey may reimburse him for the loss which he has sustained.
The present concessionary postal rates on mail sent to members of the forces serving abroad, and homeward mail from them, cost the taxpayer about £1,100,000 a year.
You find that particularly on homeward voyages.
The minimum time for the homeward mails has been 33 days, with a maximum of 108 days and an average of 65 days.
I turn now homeward to the nationalised industries.
Similar arrangements have obtained in the homeward direction.
