Armed Forces (Travel Facilities).

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons on 7th May 1940.

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Photo of Mr Reginald Sorensen Mr Reginald Sorensen , Leyton West

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, in view of the incidence of increased taxation and travelling costs to men in the Forces, he will consider issuing to them more free travelling passes?

Photo of Captain Harry Crookshank Captain Harry Crookshank , Gainsborough

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave on 23rd April to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Withington (Mr. Fleming), of which I am sending him a copy.

Photo of Mr Reginald Sorensen Mr Reginald Sorensen , Leyton West

Has the right hon. and gallant Gentleman anything to add to the reply which he gave on that occasion, in view of recent happenings, particularly with regard to serving soldiers?

Photo of Captain Harry Crookshank Captain Harry Crookshank , Gainsborough

No, Sir. I have nothing to add to what I said then.