HC Deb 15 August 1867 vol 189 cc1569-70
MR. BRADY

said, he would beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty, Whether it is in contemplation to augment the force at the Marine Depôt at Deal; and, if so, what amount of cubic space will the Barracks admit of being allotted to each man; whether it is true that the Staff Surgeon of the Royal Navy doing duty with the Marines at Deal has been deprived of the quarters occupied by his predecessors, and is thereby compelled to reside at a considerable distance fom his duties; and, how the gardens belonging to the Royal Marine Buildings are apportioned, and by whom occupied?

MR. CORRY

said, it was not in contemplation to augment the force at the Marine Depôt at Deal. At present the barrack space was 600 cubic feet for each man, which is more than is considered necessary; but, in consequence of the insufficient size of the mess room it had been proposed to enlarge it. It is true that the quarters formerly occupied by a staff surgeon have been assigned to two captains and two subalterns, the reason being that it was considered more conducive to discipline that they should reside within the barracks, and it was not thought necessary that more than one medical officer should do so.

MR. BRADY

said, he was given to understand that the captain in command occupied two houses, and had also portions of two gardens.

MR. CORRY

said, he was not prepared to speak with certainty as to the gardens, but thought there must be some mistake in the allegation.