HC Deb 30 June 1915 vol 72 cc1787-8
5. Mr. MACMASTER

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether there has been waste of food at the Pirbright military camp?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Tennant)

Pirbright Camp has been visited recently both by an Inspector of Quartermaster-General's Services and by an Instructor of Army Catering. The reports received disclose nothing to which exception can be taken. Further inquiries into the matter are, however, being instituted.

Mr. MACMASTER

May I inquire whether the distribution of rations of food is made with reference to the official numbers of the company, or regiment, or with reference to the actual numbers that are there for the time being?

Mr. TENNANT

These distributions are made on what may be called the ration strength of the unit, that is, of course, the number that is there.

Mr. MACMASTER

Actually there?

Mr. TENNANT

Yes, that should be there.

Mr. MACMASTER

Should be?