EARL PERCYasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether he is aware that the barracks which have lately been erected at Newcastle on Tyne contain no bath room for the use of the men; whether it is a fact that a beard of officers has reported that a bath room is necessary; and, whether, inasmuch as the head quarters of several Militia regiments are shortly to be transferred to Newcastle, he will give directions for the erection of a bath room without delay?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONSir, it has been recommended that a bath room should be provided in the new barracks at Newcastle-on-Tyne, and steps are now being taken to carry out the service.