39. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for War the estimated saving to relatives of men serving in Korea and Malaya in postage, and air freight, for parcels delivered under the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute's gift scheme.
§ Mr. HeadRelatives in this country save 2s. 3d. on a 4 1b. parcel that would normally be sent by sea to Korea: the saving on a parcel by sea for Malaya is about 9d. As against despatch at letter packets by air, the savings are three guineas and £3 1s. 6d.
Brigadier ClarkeDoes my right hon. Friend realise that a great deal more 1972 money would have been saved by parents and relatives if a little more publicity had been given to this scheme by the N.A.A.F.I.?
§ Mr. HeadI am anxious that this scheme should have all the publicity it deserves, and I am grateful to my hon. and gallant Friend for having initiated it.
40. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for War how many parcels have been delivered in Korea and Malaya, respectively, during the month of May under the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute's gift parcel scheme.
§ Mr. HeadIn May instructions for the delivery of 220 parcels were passed to Korea and of 59 parcels to Malaya. The totals up to 12th July were 749 and 245, respectively.