HC Deb 16 July 1946 vol 425 c179W
106. Mr. Tolley

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of an order issued by Lieutenant-Colonel T. H. C. Stathoras that cigarettes sent to the 7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment, stationed in India, should be given as prizes for shooting; and, as these cigarettes were given by the Overseas League for free distribution, if he will stop orders of this sort being given.

Mr. Lawson

I am not aware of the order and I have not yet had time to make inquiries. However, where free gifts of cigarettes are made without a statement that they may be used by a commanding officer for any purpose he considers desirable, I consider that they should, where possible, be distributed equally amongst all troops, and I am taking steps to have this brought to the notice of all commands.