HC Deb 18 November 1902 vol 114 cc1240-1
MR. TULLY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, whether it is intended to continue the present tenant system of canteens; whether it is proposed to introduce periodic examination by independent experts on behalf of the War Office; and if, in future, more encouragement will be given to local trade in these cases.

LORD STANLEY

I am not at present in a position to give the hon. Member any information on this subject.

MR. TULLY

When will the noble Lord be in a position?

LORD STANLEY

On the earliest possible occasion.