HC Deb 07 November 1945 vol 415 c1400W
Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Undersecretary of State for Air why R.A.F. personnel embarking for the Far East are still issued with topees, which are redundant, and for which slouch hats, issued on arrival, have long since been substituted.

Mr. Strachey

The continued issue of topees was due to a misunderstanding of instructions; it has now ceased.