HC Deb 06 February 1978 vol 943 cc444-5W
Mr. Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the approximate proportion of Service men's baggage transported to and from overseas by commercial undertakings and by military transport, respectively.

Dr. Gilbert

In 1976–77 over 95 per cent. of unaccompanied baggage moved on behalf of individual Service men between United Kingdom and overseas destinations was by commercial means.

Mr. Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the dates when the weights and volume of baggage were last reviewed as an entitlement for free transport for Service men serving overseas.

Dr. Gilbert

The scales of Service entitlement to free conveyance of baggage, by weight and by volume, were reviewed in 1976.