§ 84. Mr. George Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what charge is made to Servicemen in the British Army of the Rhine for their flight home on leave; and what is the total estimated saving since the free travel twice a year was reduced to once only.
§ Mr. BoydenThe fare charged varies depending on which airfields are used. The average is about £9 return.
Since free travel was reduced to only once a year, the total estimated annual saving is about £85,000 in respect of B.A.O.R. and R.A.F. (Germany).