HC Deb 02 May 1940 vol 360 cc925-6W
Mr. Beechman

asked the Secretary of State for War whether a Militiaman who, during the initial period of his training and before he can have accumulated a credit balance of pay, obtains special leave of absence to visit his home in case of serious illness there or the like, can be given a free railway voucher or some measure of assistance, such as free travel in so far as his fare exceeds 10s.?

Mr. Stanley

A soldier who had not already exhausted his entitlement to free travelling on leave could be given a free warrant in the circumstances mentioned in the Question.