§ 73. Sir STEPHEN COLLINSasked what quantity of rum has been sent out to our troops since the commencement of the War?
§ Mr. TENNANTMy hon. Friend the Financial Secretary gave the total quantity of rum sent overseas up to the beginning of March on the 8th ultimo. Perhaps my hon. Friend will be able to calculate from this the amount sent out up to date, but I will have the calculation made and will send him the figure, if he requires the exact quantity sent up to the latest possible date.
§ Sir S. COLLINSWill the right hon. Gentleman use his influence with the authorities at the War Office to get them to learn the teaching of science and experience on this question as to the desirability of discontinuing the supply of rum?
§ Mr. TENNANTI have already answered that question.