§ 134. Mr. Medlicottasked the Secretary of State for War what steps are being taken to provide other ranks with kitbags having a cloth or cord handle on the side or some form of grip or strap, so that kitbags can be carried horizontally.
§ Mr. BellengerA new and improved pattern of kitbag with handles which will enable it to be carried horizontally has been designed and we intend to provide82W and issue this pattern as stocks of the old pattern are used up. It should come into use during 1947.