asked the Minister of Defence how many free warrants a year for leave from Germany are given for unmarried Service men; and how many for married Service men and their wives.

Two free warrants a year for home leave are given to all members of the Services stationed in Germany except married men accompanied by their families, who are not entitled to leave in the U.K.

Can the Minister of Defence say why they are not entitled to leave to the United Kingdom; and would not it be equitable to give them the two free warrants which they may use for themselves and their wives?

They already have privileges over other people in having their families with them in Germany In addition to which they get two local leave warrants up to within 100 miles of their station.