§ 23. Mr. Magnayasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will arrange for a sealed suggestion box being placed within the reach of every soldier serving in the United Kingdom, such boxes to be available for a given time, say, 14 days; that it be understood that no names or descriptions be appended to the suggestions; and that the boxes should be cleared out by representatives of the lay members of the committee recently appointed by him for the purpose of economy in time and money and the greater efficiency of the Forces?
§ Mr. EdenNo, Sir. I do not think that the result of adopting this proposal would be satisfactory. A soldier can put forward any suggestions he wishes to make through the normal military channels.
§ Mr. MagnayIs my right hon. Friend not aware that that is the last thing they dare do?
§ Mr. EdenI am certainly not aware of anything of the kind, nor, I imagine, would anyone who has served in the Army endorse that.