HC Deb 04 October 1939 vol 351 c1933
26. Sir Percy Harris

asked the Minister of Transport whether arrangements can be made to issue vouchers to members of His Majesty's Forces in uniform, on leave, to travel free, or if that is not possible, at greatly reduced rates?

Captain Wallace

As my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for War, stated on 26th September, free warrants will be issued to all ranks serving abroad who are granted leave after certain periods of service; and those serving at home will also be granted a free warrant for leave prior to embarkation for overseas. Members of His Majesty's Forces travelling in uniform at their own expense on leave or furlough are entitled to travel at half fare for single journeys and single fare for return journeys, on presentation at a railway booking office of a leave voucher issued by their Commanding Officers.

Sir P. Harris

Does that apply to the London underground services and to the District Railway?

Captain Wallace

I am afraid that I should have to have notice of that question.

Mr. Sorensen

Could not this facility be extended to civil servants living away from home, who are in much the same difficulty?

Captain Wallace

Of that question also I should have to ask for notice.