91. Mr. H. D. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the present conditions of eligibility for L.I.A.P in each of the overseas commands.
§ Mr. LawsonFollowing are the details:
The present conditions of eligibility for are as follow:
(a) South Italy, Malta, Gibraltar, M.E.F. and East Africa.
One L.I.A.P. of 30 days is permitted during an overseas tour; personnel are eligible after 12 months' overseas service, provided they will be able to complete a minimum of four months' overseas service on return from leave before becoming due for release or Python.
(b) India and Far East.
One L.I.A.P. of 30 days is permitted during the overseas tour, for a limited number of selected personnel. Owing to shortage of transport and manpower, it is not possible to allot everyone a vacancy —the proportion of those who obtain vacancies is about one in five.
When vacancies are allotted to individuals, due consideration is, given to length of overseas service, and campaign service. To be eligible, personnel must be able to serve for a minimum of six months overseas on return from leave, before becoming due for release or Python.
(c) L.I.A.P. is not granted from any other overseas command.