15. Mr. McNeilasked the Secretary of State for War whether to simplify administration, allay irritation and avoid delay, he will end the present system by which newly-appointed officers apply for officers' camp kit comprising bed, bucket, wash-basin, &c, when they reach the unit to which they are posted, and ensure instead that this equipment is issued from the Officer Cadet Training Unit at which the officer qualifies?
§ Sir J. GriggThe suggestion of my hon. Friend has been considered, but I am afraid is not practicable as O.C.T.U.'s have neither the staff nor the accommodation to deal with the issue of camp kit.
Mr. McNeilWould not the right hon. Gentleman agree that it would be better, rather than spreading this stuff throughout the country where it is frequently 1571 inaccessible to anybody who wants it in a hurry, to store it at the O.C.T.U. units at which the officers qualify?
§ Sir J. GriggNo, Sir. I think the difficulty is mainly one of supply and not of faulty administration. As the supply of equipment is improving, I hope that the difficulties will soon end.