HC Deb 10 June 1952 vol 502 c12W
85. Mr. Snow

asked the Secretary of State for War why the Z Reserve intake which arrived at Sugar Site, Towyn, on 27th April, was not provided with either topping-up or fresh straw to fill their palliasses

Mr. Head

These men were given palliasses which had been in use for the previous 14 days. Normally, straw for topping up is issued after palliasses have been in use for 16 days, but, nevertheless, three bales of new straw were made available on the day of arrival. A further three bales were later issued, some of which still remained on 10th May. One man complained that his palliasse was too thin, and his commanding officer personally checked that extra straw was there to be taken by the men as required.