§ 17. Mr. GILBERTasked the Secretary of State for War whether in any part of the country the Volunteer Force has been employed in guarding German prisoners of war; whether they have been so employed at Alexandra Palace; if not, whether he will consider the advisability of so employing them; whether the Volunteers give their service for similar work without payment; and, if so, whether he will take into consideration the saving of money to be effected by employing Volunteers on work of this character?
§ Mr. FORSTERNo Volunteers have been employed as guards for prisoners of 2659 war hitherto. The suggestion of employing them at Alexandra Palace will be considered.