§ 81. Mr. WATTasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the want of protection from tempestuous weather that is being endured by several of the Scottish regiments in Gallipoli; and whether every thing has been done that is possible under the circumstances to provide shelter for these soldiers?
§ Mr. TENNANTInquiry was made by telegram early in December as to whether any further help in the direction mentioned in the first part of the question was required, and the military authorities on the spot replied that the stores sent and on their way would meet all requirements. Large consignments of timber, corrugated iron, and numbers of stoves have been sent out during the last five months. It will also occur to my hon. Friend that the withdrawal of the troops from Suvla Bay and Anzac will have made available for the troops still remaining in Gallipoli increased quantities proportionately of the stores in question.
§ Mr. HOGGEMay we have the assurance of my right hon. Friend that he will give this matter his personal attention?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am afraid I cannot go to Gallipoli: in other ways, certainly.