§ 10. Lieutenant-Colonel WEIGALLasked the Secretary of State for War, in reference to the 882nd Mechanical Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps, what are the total number of cars; number of cars of four-cylinder and 20-horse power; number of personnel, (a) drivers, (b) non-commissioned officers, and (c) officers; the total cost of rations, separation allowance, and consolidated pay; and the mileage covered for the month of March?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe information desired by my hon. and gallant Friend is as follows:
Number of cars 194 Number of 4-cylinder, 20 horsepower cars 77 Number of drivers (soldiers) 107 Women's Legion 130 237 Number of non-commissioned officers 50 Number of officers 11 Total cost of rations, separation allowances, and consolidated pay for the above personnel £2,439 0s. 8d. Estimated total mileage covered during the month of March— 100,000 miles
§ Lieutenant-Colonel WEIGALLWould it interfere in any way with the administrative efficiency of the supply transport if the whole of this work was done by a civilian administrative machine?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLWell, I do not think I could answer that question without more careful consideration than I could give it without further notice.