§ Mr. Osborne asked the Secretary of State for War why repatriation bag- 192W gage entitlement for officers of East Africa Command is four cwt. and one cwt. for other ranks, as regulated by General Order No. 5185, dated 23rd November 1945; and has he now any further statement to make as a result of his recent inquiries.
§ Mr. LawsonThe difference in the scales of baggage for officers and other ranks is due to the fact that an officer has to provide himself with camp kit bedding, clothing and other necessaries and take these articles with him. Other ranks on the other hand can travel with a minimum of kit as they are provided with their full entitlement at public expense, many items being issued on arrival and handed in before embarkation. The rules for East Africa are the same as those for other overseas commands.