§ Mr. FINDLAYasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the canteens in connection with the Territorial camps in Scotland are open for the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sundays, to the great detriment of many of the young men in camp; and whether he will issue an order that in future such liquors shall not be purveyed on the Sabbath day, but that the canteens shall conform to the Forbes Mackenzie Act, as is usual in Scotland?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Haldane)The Territorial Forces, when out for training in camp, are subject to military law, and as regards canteens come under the same regulations as are applicable to the Regular Forces. The sale of intoxicating liquors on Sundays in regimental canteens is prohibited during Divine service, and at other times canteens are open at such hours as the officer commanding the station may direct. I would point out to my hon. Friend that it would be difficult to defend differential treatment of troops in the United Kingdom.