§ MR. CAINEI beg to ask the, Civil Lord of the Admiralty, upon what number of ships in the Navy have wet canteens been established; is it intended to establish them on other ships, or is the matter still in an experimental condition; if he can state what advantages, if any, are expected to accrue from this new departure; and, is it intended to establish temperance canteens in addition to, and separate from, these wet canteens?
*SIR UGHTRED KAY-SHUTTLE-WORTHThere are 21 harbour establishments on the Home Station, including some harbour ships, where it is permitted to supply beer to the men under proper regulations. This is not a now departure. The system has been in existence for many years and works well, and is believed to be of great advantage to the men, keeping them from the public house. It is not proposed to extend the permission to seagoing ships. Every facility is given for the establishment of coffee canteens.