HC Deb 31 January 1951 vol 483 cc883-4
29. Mr. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for Air why recruits enlisted under the National Service scheme are instructed not to use brushless shaving cream.

Mr. A. Henderson

No such instructions are given to recruits.

Mr. Russell

Is the Secretary of State aware that the instruction was given in one instance of which I have given him particulars? In any case, does not he think that it is a waste to issue shaving brushes or to compel recruits to buy them when they do not use them?

Mr. Henderson

There are many hon. Members in the House today who have served in the Forces and they are well aware that compulsory items of kit have always included a hair brush, a tooth brush and a shaving brush.

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