§ Sir G. Foxasked the Secretary of State for War the total cost of sending an A.T.S. hockey team to Germany a month ago; how long they were away; how were they selected; how many other similar teams are going on tour; and for what purpose these tours are undertaken.
§ Mr. LawsonThe greater part of the journey was made in military boats and trains abroad for which no fares are paid. The party was accommodated in existing A.T.S quarters and messes. The tour lasted from 10th to 15th April. The players were selected by the Assistant Inspector of Physical Training of the A.T.S. ft is probable that three members of the A.T.S. will be included in the United Kingdom Army Tennis Team which has96W been invited by the B.A.O.R. Sports Board to tour B.A.O.R. in August. No other tours of A.T.S. teams are at present contemplated. The tours which have been arranged are primarily intended to assist in maintaining the morale of members of the A.T.S. serving in B.A.O.R