HC Deb 30 January 1951 vol 483 c705
10. Mr. Deedes

asked the Secretary of State for War what estimated saving will be achieved in one year by reducing the car mileage rate for members of the Territorial Army from 3½d. a mile to 1½d. a mile where public transport is available.

Mr. Strachey

There has been no such reduction in the car mileage rates for members of the Territorial Army. As from 11th December, 1950, motor mileage allowance at the rate of 1½d. a mile was authorised for members of the Territorial Army who used their cars for journeys between their residence and the Territorial Army centre when public transport was available. Prior to that date no allowance for this purpose was admissible.

Mr. Deedes

Is the Secretary of State aware that certain units have just received instructions on these lines and that it is exceedingly discouraging to those for many of whom time is the essence of the contract, and will he make sure that if the order has been sent out it will be reconsidered?

Mr. Strachey

The hon. Member is under a misapprehension. This was a concession and an extension by which this mileage rate was given for journeys for which there was previously no allowance at all.