§ 65. Mr. SUTHERLANDasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Scottish-cured herrings form a staple article of the dietary of German working-men; whether the refusal of German prisoners to use them in this country arises from the higher standard of living to which they are now being accustomed or to the want of knowledge of proper preparation of the herrings on the part of those in charge of the arrangements; whether, if the former is the fact, he will state what steps he will take to give them the same sort of food here as they receive at home; and whether, in the other case, he will employ a few experts in the preparation of such food to superintend its preparation and distribution in the camps?
§ Mr. TENNANTI informed my hon. Friend as to the results of the experiments with the Scottish-cured herrings on the 6th May. As I stated, they were not successful, and I fear that I do not see my way to press the matter further.
§ Mr. WATTIn view of the very severe blow which the fishing trade has experienced on account of the War, does the right hon. Gentleman not think it his duty, especially as a Scottish Member, to make a great effort?
§ Mr. TENNANTI certainly agree with my hon. Friend. I thought that it was my duty some months ago, and I went a very long way to make successful experiments, but all the reports were against me.
§ Mr. TENNANTNo; the hon. Member is mistaken. I made several experiments.