asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport why the payment of service charges by soldiers on trains is supported by his Department, on the ground that it is right that the men serving on the trains should get some form of gratuity; and if he can state what wages are paid to these attendants?

As I explained to my hon. Friend in answer to a Question on 8th July, arrangements have been made for soldiers proceeding by train to be provided with their own rations. There is therefore no necessity for them to incur any charge, service or other, on the train.