§ MR. MARTIN (Worcester, Droitwich)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War upon what grounds the allowance of fuel issued to troops quartered in British North America has been considerably diminished; and whether he has ascertained from the General commanding the troops if such reduced allowance is considered by him to be sufficient; if not, whether he will at once communicate with him and inform the House what answer he receives?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThe regulations as to fuel for home service were recently entirely remodelled, with the effect, after the new rules were understood, of giving great satisfaction to the troops. The regulations for foreign stations have subsequently been altered on similar lines, but until the close of the full year, on September 30th, it will not be possible to say whether the issues of fuel in Nova Scotia have been increased or diminished. The General Officer commanding has, however, and is aware that he has, full power to make any extra issues which the comfort of the troops may require.