HC Deb 06 February 1951 vol 483 cc189-90W
101. Mr. Russell

asked the Secretary of State of War if it is compulsory for all soldiers to possess a shaving brush; if they are issued free on demand to all recruits; and what was the cost of any such issue in the latest convenient year.

Mr. Strachey

It is no longer compulsory for soldiers to possess a shaving brush. No shaving brushes are now issued by the War Department, the free initial issue of shaving brushes having ceased in 1943. I regret that the cost of the former issue is not now available.

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