38. Colonel WHITEasked the Under-Secretary for War why men serving in the Expeditionary Force are not supplied with gloves or mitts; and whether he will ensure that men serving both there and at home are supplied with these much-needed articles at the public expense during the winter months?
§ Mr. TENNANTSupplies of gloves have already been sent out to the Expeditionary Force, and gloves of special design for winter use are now being provided. Gloves are also being provided for use at home during the winter months at the public expense.
Colonel WHITEWhen will the gloves be ready, for drafts of recruits are being sent out without gloves at all?
§ Mr. TENNANTI think they are ready now, but I will inquire.