HC Deb 21 March 1945 vol 409 cc792-3
26. Miss Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can now make a statement on increased allowances for tropical kit.

Sir A. Sinclair

I am sorry that it is taking longer than was expected to complete certain inquiries overseas which have had to be made, but I assure my hon. Friend that every endeavour is being made to reach an early decision.

Miss Ward

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that we have been at war now for nearly six years and that the allowance has always been totally inadequate? Does he not think that the delay has been intolerable?

Sir A. Sinclair

I hope not intolerable but I regret it. I hope we may be able to get a better answer at the end of the delay than we should have got if we made a snap decision.

Mr. Astor

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the importance of dealing with the question before the coming summer?

Sir A. Sinclair

I am aware of the importance of dealing with it as quickly as possible.