§ 27. Mr. Eckersleyasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that certain units of the Army serving abroad have been issued with pyjamas of Japanese manufacture; and will he take immediate steps to see that in future only articles of British manufacture are issued to all British troops?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaPyjamas for troops at all stations abroad, other than the Sudan, are made of British materials. With regard to the last part of the question, it is the practice to supply articles of British manufacture whenever available and suitable, unless the difference in price is found to be excessive, and I will look again into the provision of sleeping suits in the Sudan.
§ Mr. EckersleyWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for his answer, I would ask whether he realises that the supply of pyjamas in the Sudan has given rise to great concern, especially in the north-west, and that the present position will not help recruiting?
§ Mr. HannahIs my right hon. Friend aware that these Japanese pyjamas are of very inferior quality?