§ 32. Mr. Lipsonasked the Secretary of State for War why the reforms in Army discipline, including a reduction in the number of parades, announced by Field-Marshal Montgomery, have not yet been introduced into 65 Con. Troop, 3rd Squadron, 19 A.F.S. Regiment, stationed at Singapore; and if he will take steps to see that they are.
§ Mr. J. FreemanI have every reason to believe that Army Council policy regarding parades is being fully implemented by units in South-East Asia. If, however, the hon. Member will let me know what unnecessary parades he considers are being held in the unit referred to, I will have inquiries made.
§ Mr. LipsonIf I send a letter I have received from a member of the unit, will the hon. Gentleman say that this soldier will not be subject to disciplinary action?
§ Mr. FreemanMost certainly.
§ Brigadier LowWill the hon. Gentleman tell us what these abbreviations mean?
§ Mr. FreemanI had to inquire about them myself. They mean the 65th Construction Troop, 3rd Squadron, 19th Air Formation Signals Regiment.