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29. Leave schemes for those serving in Northern Ireland on
four-month emergency tours have been further improved by the
introduction of four days Rest and Recuperation Leave, with
free travel to Great Britain or West Germany.
Families of the
permanent garrison may now travel free of charge to Great Britain
twice a year by rail and sea, with entitlements for free car ferry
warrants and sleeping berths for overnight sea crossings.
After-Care of Invalided Ex-Servicemen and of British Forces' Widows
30. A special unit has been established in the Ministry of Defence
to monitor the after-care of soldiers discharged from the Army on
medical grounds, and to provide advice for the widows of those
who die.
Television in Germany
31. The intention is to introduce a live British television service for
the British Forces in West Germany. All the main concentrations
of personnel and families should receive this service within about
three years and in the meantime we plan a more restricted recorded
service, starting in those areas where the need for amenities is
greatest.
DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES
32. Work has been proceeding on the Report of the Defence Medical
Services Inquiry Committee which was set up "To review the arrange-
ments for providing medical, dental and nursing services for the
Armed Services at home and abroad for peace and war in the light
of developments in Defence Policy".
33. The Report recommended against amalgamating the three medical
but made a number of proposals for improved machinery
services
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