HC Deb 09 April 1940 vol 359 c450
29. Mr. Mathers

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent a travelling allowance is made by regimental units to secure that, approximately, the same time at home is assured to all men granted leave; and whether he will consider making this practice universal?

Mr. Stanley

I would refer the hon. Member to the answers given to my hon. Friend the Member for Down (Dr. Little) on 12th March and 4th April.

Mr. Mathers

Did not those replies refer to the men with the Expeditionary Force?

Mr. Stanley

One answer did, and the other answer referred to the alternative which is given to men serving at home, to take a shorter leave more often, or a longer leave at shorter intervals.

Mr. Mathers

Is it quite impossible for the War Office to solve a simple problem like this? If they cannot solve this, how do they hope to win the war?