HC Deb 10 July 1906 vol 160 cc712-3
LORD CASTLEREAGH (Maidstone)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the barracks at Tidworth are still lit with oil; if it is proposed to introduce electric light, and thereby mitigate the chances of fire; and will he say whether the barracks at Tidworth are insured against fire risks.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE,) Haddington

The introduction of electric lighting instead of oil is entirely a matter of funds; none are available at this moment for this purpose. It is not the practice to insure Army barracks against fire risks.