asked the Secretary of State for War, approximately, how many copies of Army Form B 160 are used every day; whether he is aware that the form measures roughly 12 inches by 20 inches when spread out; that in general a piece of paper one-tenth of the size would be sufficient; and, as in most cases the use of this form is unnecessary, whether he will consider reducing its size and restricting its use.

The figures are not available and I do not think the time and labour it would take to get them would be justified. The form originally measured 17 by 11 inches, but a smaller alternative size, 13 by 8 inches, was introduced last year. When the form is next reprinted a still smaller size, 9½ by 7½ inches will be introduced. This form is only used where it is necessary and it would not be practicable to restrict its use any further.