HC Deb 18 November 1908 vol 196 c1212
CAPTAIN CLIVE (Herefordshire, Ross)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War how many baths with hot and cold water are provided per 100 soldiers at Parkhurst Barracks, Isle of Wight.

MR. HALDANE

There are two baths for non-commissioned officers and eight for men giving approximately 2.22 per cent. for non-commissioned officers and per cent for men.

CAPTAIN CLIVE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the provision for soldiers in this respect is far worse than that in the adjoining convict prison?

MR. HALDANE

There is not the smallest analogy between the two cases. The soldiers are willing bathers. The arrangements were settled just before I came into office, and I am informed that they are in exact accordance with the regulations.

CAPTAIN CLIVE

Will the conditions be improved?

MR. HALDANE

I am not aware that that is required.