§ Sir E. HUME-WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for War whether British soldiers stationed in France, Germany, or Italy are now required to pay their own expenses when returning home on leave; and whether he will take into consideration the feasibility of continuing, as long as British soldiers are called upon to do duty in Germany or in Allied countries, the privilege of a free pass, which was universally granted during the War to those returning on leave?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLBritish soldiers stationed in France, Germany and Italy are now required to pay their own expenses when returning home on leave. This decision was only arrived at after very careful consideration, on the grounds that it is now necessary to revert to the pre-War conditions governing travelling expenses when on leave.