HC Deb 26 July 1944 vol 402 c771W
Lieut.-Colonel Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Secretary of State for War if, as a means of circulating in more permanent form the productions of the Directorate of Army Education, he will cause a representative selection of "British Way and Purpose" and fortnightly "Current Affairs" pamphlets to be attractively bound in an omnibus volume inscribed to commemorate service in the British Army during the second world war, for free presentation to all ranks upon the conclusion of their war service.

Sir J. Grigg

In view of the large numbers involved, the need for paper economy which may continue for a considerable time after the war, and the many other demands there will be for the production of educational books during the demobilisation period, it would not be practicable, however desirable it might be, to present such a volume to all ranks upon the conclusion of their war service.