§ Mr. Dobbieasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that the railways have now been taken under the control of the Government, he will consult with the Minister of Transport as to the possibility of giving a free railway warrant to soldiers on leave at least once in three months?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaAs I informed the hon. Member last Tuesday, troops at home will be given free railway warrants for travelling on leave twice a year, including embarkation leave. The fact that the railways are now under Government control does not relieve public funds of the cost of such travelling.