HC Deb 22 July 1913 vol 55 cc1840-1
23. Sir JOHN JARDINE

asked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements are made for supplying food to the troops when out on manœuvres; and whether they extend to the officers?

Mr. TENNANT

On manœuvres troops are supplied with food under arrangements corresponding as far as practicable to field service conditions; free rations of bread and meat are provided, supplemented by grocery and vegetable rations for which the troops pay out of their messing allowance. Officers on manœuvres at home make their own arrangements for food supplies.

Sir J. JARDINE

And pay for them themselves?

Mr. TENNANT

Yes.