§ Mr. GOULDINGasked whether Chinese pork forms part of the rations issued to the garrisons at Hong Kong and Singapore; and, if not, will be explain why?
§ Mr. HALDANEChinese pork does not form part of the rations issued to British troops at Hong Kong and Singapore or elsewhere. Beef or mutton only is issued as the meat ration.
§ Mr. GOULDINGMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if Chinese pork is considered deleterious to the troops abroad, whether he will take steps to prevent the importation of this beastly stuff for consumption by the poor people of this country?
§ Mr. HALDANEI never said it was deleterious. On the contrary, for anything I know, it may be a great delicacy. We are very conservative in the Army.
§ Major RENTONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Chinese pork is considered unfit for Europeans in the Far East?
§ Mr. HALDANEI know that there are great prejudices against it.
§ Earl WINTERTONWill the right hon. Gentleman make inquiry as to the method of feeding?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe Army is not at present concerned with Chinese pork.