§ 28. Mr. R. McNEILLasked the Secretary of State for War whether officers who, in obedience to Royal Command, travel to London for investiture by His Majesty with military decorations are obliged to do so at their own expense; and, if so, why such an exception is made to the rule that officers travelling on duty are entitled to warrants for travelling expenses?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe Regulation, which has been in force for a number of years, is as the hon. Member states. The question whether, under present conditions, any alteration of the existing Regulations is called for is now under consideration.
§ Mr. McNEILLCan the hon. Gentleman hold out any hope that there will be any change made?
§ Mr. FORSTERI certainly hope so myself. I cannot go beyond that.