§ 28. Mr. Yatesasked the Secretary of State for War if household goods are being supplied to British families in Germany according to the scales mentioned in the pamphlet for the guidance of B.A.O.R. families, including 45 towels for a married officer; and if he will consider revising the booklet.
§ Mr. BellengerThe pamphlet containing these scales was a provisional one, as indeed was stated in the introduction. A new pamphlet containing the authorised scales will be issued shortly.
§ Mr. YatesWhile I appreciate that answer, will my right hon. Friend, when revising the pamphlet, consider the distinction which has been made between the married officer and the married other ranker in this instance, which happens to be 45 towels for a married officer and 45 towels for a married other ranker; and is not that quite unfair?
§ Mr. BellengerI must say, I quite agree, speaking as a hard pressed civilian, that 45 towels seems a lot for anybody.