§ 19. Sir GEORGE SCOTT ROBERTSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether there is a deficiency in motor ambulances for the carrying of British wounded from the front to the hospitals; whether this deficiency was particularly noticeable after the recent fighting at Neuve Chapelle; whether he is aware that charitable organisations anticipate no difficulty in purchasing such ambulances from the manufacturers provided sufficient funds can be collected; and, supposing the facts are as alleged, will he say why the Government fails to provide sufficient mechanical transport for the service of its wounded soldiers?
§ Mr. TENNANTNo, Sir, there is no such deficiency, nor is there any truth in the suggestion that it was particularly noticeable after the recent fighting at Neuve Chapelle. On the contrary, I am informed that the work of the motor ambulance convoys throughout this battle was deserving of special praise.
§ Sir G. SCOTT ROBERTSONMay I ask if it is not a fact that the Red Cross Association has made the allegations referred to in the question, and has asked for further motor ambulances?
§ Mr. TENNANTI have no knowledge of any such allegation being made by the Red Cross Association, and I should be very much surprised if they have made it.