HC Deb 22 November 1961 vol 649 cc147-8W
110. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for War why, when he recruits men for the Army in the West Indies, he requires them to pay their own fare to Great Britain.

Mr. Profumo

In order to get ahead with recruiting in the West Indies, I have introduced this temporary stipulation to prevent the possible abuse of the enlistment procedure by those who might wish to get a free passage to this country with no genuine intention of serving in the Army. My Department will refund the cost of their passages to all recruits who complete three months' service.