asked the Minister of Defence what arrangements have now been made for leave from Palestine for officers and other ranks, in view of the abolition of L.I.A.P.

I have been asked to reply. After the cessation of L.I.A.P. as from 1st January next, officers and other ranks serving in the Army in Palestine will be eligible only for 28 days' local leave annually. They will, of course, receive disembarkation leave on return to the United Kingdom.