§ 41. General Sir George Jeffreysasked the Secretary of State for War the position regarding the issue of physical train- 1530 ing kit to the members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service?
§ Sir J. GriggPhysical training kit has been issued to A.T.S. physical training instructors and to auxiliaries employed on operational duties with mixed heavy antiaircraft batteries or undergoing instruction in the duties of these units. Supplies of kit have also been issued for the use of all auxiliaries at basic training centres and some others.
§ Sir G. JeffreysAm I to understand that this is not issued to all members of the A.T.S. who have to do physical training?
§ Sir J. GriggThat is so; it is not issued to everybody. For those I have mentioned either an issue or a supply is made available.
§ Sir G. JeffreysBut is it not a fact that this physical training is compulsory and that after doing it in their ordinary clothes these women have to carry on with their ordinary work, in an uncomfortable state?