§ Mr. Garro Jonesasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that, with certain anomalous exceptions, officers and men of the fighting services are not provided with railway warrants when proceeding on leave within an appointment; that this regulation makes it almost impossible for many officers and other ranks to visit their homes when stationed at a great distance therefrom; that this involves especial hardship at Christmas time; and whether he will consider the possibility of an early improvement in service conditions which will enable all ranks periodically to visit their homes without incurring travelling expenses which amount in some cases to a week's pay or more?
§ Captain WallaceAll ranks in the three Defence Services receive travel facilities at half the ordinary return fare, or single tickets at half the ordinary single fare, when proceeding on furlough. In addition, boys receive free tickets once or twice a year. I cannot hold out any hope of further concessions in regard to travelling on leave.