§ Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for War why all sergeants and lance-corporals are concentrated in one barrack block instead of being dispersed in various places, in view of the danger in case of enemy action?
§ Sir J. GriggThere is no such general practice as my hon. Friend suggests, nor any set procedure in the matter. As he will realise, arrangements are largely governed by the lay-out of existing buildings.
§ Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for War why senior ranks have to report into barracks at 23.59 hours; and whether the King's Regulations are confirmed by A.C.I., 1941, that senior ranks may leave barracks after duty each day until next required for duty?
§ Sir J. GriggThe Army Council Instruction to which I think my hon. Friend refers modifies King's Regulations to the extent that no non-commissioned officers may now leave the garrison area at the end of the day's duty without a pass.