§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the huts at Shoeburyness, in which 100 gunners with their families are quartered, were constructed during the Crimean War, and are in such a condition as to be unfit for habitation; and whether steps will be taken to provide 109 proper accommodation for the gunners and their families?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANSome of the huts at Shoeburyness, containing accommodation for 34 unmarried and 24 married soldiers and their families, were constructed about the time of the Crimean War. Although old, they can hardly be said to be unfit for habitation. It is desired to get rid of all such huts as soon as possible, and this is gradually being done.
§ MR. HANBURY (Preston)This is the second question which has been asked in regard to the insanitary condition of military accommodation, and the Army Reports are full of such statements. What is the reason why these things are not attended to at once. I must say this neglect is most unfortunate?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThere has been no neglect. The huts are not insanitary. They are old and worn out, and the sooner they are replaced by new ones the better it will be.