HC Deb 17 December 1929 vol 233 c1233W
Mr. HORRABIN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether Army regulations forbid recruits on joining the Army sending back their civilian clothes and boots to their families; and, if so, whether in cases of hardship or poverty he can give instructions for some modification of such regulations?

Mr. SHAW

No, Sir. The Recruiting Regulations state that a recruit may send his civilian clothing home.