§ Mr. Prittasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private C. W. Farmer, 6021421, Essex Regiment, discharged from the Army on 21st September, 1944, after 4½ years' service, with one leg amputated above the knee, has been given, for the purpose of equipping 656W himself completely with clothes for his resumption of civilian life, the sum of £2 15s. 9d., and refused any other supply in money or in kind; and whether he will immediately redress this.
§ Sir J. GriggUntil the new scheme for the supply of civilian clothes to men discharged was introduced on 16th October a man was given a more limited supply of civilian clothes. But he could if he wished take a cash allowance instead. Private Farmer definitely stated that he preferred the cash allowance. The regulations existing at the time were therefore fully complied with.