§ Mr. THURTLEasked the Minister of Pensions if there is any fixed period that surgical boots provided by the Ministry have to last before they can be replaced by new ones; and, if so, what this period is?
Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYSurgical boots are issued in duplicate, and while each pair is expected to last two years, they may be replaced at an earlier date if worn out by fair wear and tear.