HC Deb 03 May 1955 vol 540 cc103-4W
30. Mr. Cooper-Key

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the embarrassment caused to young Army officers of modest means by the present system under which the wearing of mess kit is left on a voluntary basis, he will consider the desirability of issuing new instructions to each regiment, indicating what mess kit should be worn by all officers and providing adequate allowances to enable officers to buy such kit.

new Government offices in Kendal; when he intends to begin this work; and what will be the total cost.

Mr. Birch

The erection of a new Government office building at Kendal, estimated to cost£43,250, began in November, 1954. I have no other building proposals for Kendal.