§ MAJOR RASCH (Essex, S.E.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can state what changes have been introduced into soldiers' messing and rations at Aldershot in order to provide for a proper breakfast, dinner, and supper?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN,) Stirling, & c.No change has been made in the soldiers' messing and rations at Aldershot, but a more varied system of treating and cooking them has been introduced; while the so-called grocery ration, which the men pay for, has been bought on principles which allow of better meals being provided. The changes are too detailed for an answer in this House; but a Paper entitled "Memoranda on the Messing of the Soldier, together with Appendices and a Minute by the Assistant Adjutant General, Aldershot," which has been sent to all commanding officers, gives full particulars. If the hon. and gallant Member thinks it desirable to move for this document I shall be glad to present it.