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Soldiers' Leave

Volume 359: debated on Tuesday 9 April 1940

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29.

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent a travelling allowance is made by regimental units to secure that, approximately, the same time at home is assured to all men granted leave; and whether he will consider making this practice universal?

I would refer the hon. Member to the answers given to my hon. Friend the Member for Down (Dr. Little) on 12th March and 4th April.

One answer did, and the other answer referred to the alternative which is given to men serving at home, to take a shorter leave more often, or a longer leave at shorter intervals.

Is it quite impossible for the War Office to solve a simple problem like this? If they cannot solve this, how do they hope to win the war?