Miss Wardasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction which exists because, irrespective of re-enlistment, one civilian suit only is issued on the initial demobilisation; and if he will consider altering the regulation to ensure that a man re-enlisting will be issued with a civilian suit on demobilisation.
§ Mr. HeadA Regular soldier serving on a normal engagement is entitled to a civilian suit on discharge. If he re-enlists and serves for a further period of at least three years, he receives another civilian suit on completion of his further engagement. In certain circumstances, for example, on discharge on medical or compassionate grounds, a civilian suit may be provided although the man has not completed the three-year period of service. I think that these arrangements are reasonable, but if the hon. Lady has a particular difficulty in mind I will gladly look into it.