§ Dame Joan Vickersasked the Secretary of State for Defence what action he is taking to see that the equipment carried by Her Majesty's troops when on jungle patrol in the Far East is lightened, as the approximate weight at the present time is 80 lb.
§ Mr. ReynoldsThe lightweight rifle and ration pack have been introduced in the past year. Lighter versions of other equipment and improved methods of load carrying are at present being studied.