SIR GILBERT PARKERTo ask the Secretary of State for War if the War 1331 Office has in its possession full particulars as to the methods adopted in the Spanish Army for housing the forces debarked at Casa Blanca, the system of constructing the papier-maché huts, field-kitchen, and hospital, and the cost of construction; and, if not, will the War Office think it expedient to instruct the Military Attaché in Madrid to procure full particulars.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane) The War Office is in possession of information regarding the types of huts used for housing the Spanish troops at Casa Blanca. No detailed information has been received regarding the Spanish field-kitchen or hospital. The latter is a hutment similar to those used as barracks for the troops. The field-kitchens are understood to be of the ordinary type, and it has not been considered necessary to call on our Military Attaché for a special report.