EXPEDITIONARY FORCE CANTEEN (PROFITS).

HC Deb 10 July 1917 vol 95 c1712

9. Colonel BURN

asked if any decision has yet been arrived at as to the disposal of the money derived from the profits made by the Expeditionary Force canteen?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I would refer the lion, and gallant Member to the answer given on 21st November, 1916 to the hon. and gallant Member for Ludlow. The profits made by the Expeditionary Force canteens will be devoted to the benefit of the Army under the direction of the Army Council.

Colonel BURN

Would not the hon. Gentleman consider a proposal to start a fund which can be made use of to relieve, after the War, men who have been soldiers, and who are in want through no fault of their own?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Yes, I will place that consideration before the financial authorities.