HC Deb 22 June 1937 vol 325 c1007
34. Mr. Graham White

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the discount allowed to regimental units by the Navy, Army, and Air Force canteens is still being expended on sports gear and cleaning materials?

Sir V. Warrender

Regulations provide that rebates received by commanding officers may be expended on improving the amenities of institutes or on any subject which collectively benefits the soldier, such as sports gear. I am not aware of any case where such discounts have been used for the purchase of materials for cleaning personal or unit equipment.

Mr. White

Does the Territorial Army participate in this arrangement, and, further, will the hon. Gentleman invite the Secretary of State to review this policy in order to see whether it would not be in the interests of the soldier and of the Service that this money should be paid back into the food account?

Sir V. Warrender

I would like to have notice of the first part of the question. I am prepared to consider the second part.

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