HC Deb 24 October 1939 vol 352 c1240W
Mr. Liddall

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the temporary shortage of greatcoats for recruits, he will give instructions that all greatcoats available to a unit shall be pooled and issued to men going on guard duties, so that no man will be unnecessarily exposed to inclement weather?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Authority was given two months ago for civilian overcoats to be bought for men not in possession of service greatcoats. Every man should, therefore, have either a military greatcoat or a civilian overcoat.