§ MR. LEAI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether there are any barracks in Great Britain which are still unlit by incandescent burners where gas is the illuminant; if so, what would be the cost of substituting incandescent light in those barracks; and whether he can carry out this reform to add to the comfort of our soldiers this year.
§ MR. HALDANEThere are many gas-lit barracks still so un provided with incandescent burners, but the work of substitution is proceeding as rapidly as funds will allow. It is estimated that to complete the work will cost about £9,000 beyond the funds already voted. I am afraid, therefore, that it will not be possible to complete the work during the current year.
§ MR. HALDANEI am in a difficulty, for the House is continually asking me to keep down the expenditure.