§ 2. Mr. Remnantasked the Secretary of State for War the mileage laid down in his regulations beyond which all military personnel travelling on duty are bound to travel by train.
§ Mr. RemnantDoes my right hon. Friend mean by that answer that commanding officers are debarred from using cheaper transport, where it is available?
§ Mr. HeadNo, Sir. On duty travel, such journeys should be performed by rail, except when that method would clearly entail serious delay or marked inconvenience. Any journeys of a private nature may be taken in the way the individual likes.
§ Mr. RemnantDoes my right hon. Friend mean that the cost is not taken into consideration?
§ Mr. HeadThese journeys are carried out on warrants, and, normally, where a warrant is issued, it is for a railway journey.
§ 3. Mr. Remnantasked the Secretary of State for War the cost of travel incurred for 77 apprentices, who travelled from Arborfield to Harrogate on duty, for the long weekend, commencing 7th November, 1952.
§ Mr. HeadOn this occasion. 61 apprentices travelled to Harrogate, and' the cost of travel was £68 8s. It was paid' for from the Arborfield School's sports fund.