HC Deb 05 March 1946 vol 420 c46W
124. Mr. Douglas Marshall

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many coupons are allowed our service naval men in Germany to enable them to make purchases of clothing from naval stores; and whether other nationalities are allowed to purchase from these store? without production of coupons.

Mr. J. Dugdale

Officers of the Royal Navy receive an annual maintenance allowance of 60 clothing coupons. These may be used for purchase from naval stores in Germany or from naval stores or outfitters in the United Kingdom. Naval ratings do not receive clothing coupons, but are allowed to purchase items of uniform clothing up to the value of their kit upkeep allowance, either from naval stores or from outfitters in the United Kingdom. This arrangement also applies to naval ratings serving in Germany. Personnel of other nationalities are not permitted to purchase from naval stocks in Germany.