§ Mr. WHELERasked whether carrier pigeons are still kept and trained by the Naval authorities for war purposes?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. WHELERWhy, if there are not pigeons kept, under the heading of sundry items, which includes an extraordinary mixture, such as the entertainment of Royal personages, there is an amount for the expenses of the training of carrier pigeons?
§ Mr. McKENNAI will look into the matter, but I was not aware of it. I will inquire.