§ 69. Mr. RUPERT GWYNNEasked what arrangements are made for the well-being 1362 of the troops stationed at Kasvin, Persia; and whether he is aware that complaints are being made that the food is insufficient, that the postal service is most irregular, and that the general conditions are very bad there?
§ Mr. FORSTERNo previous complaints have reached the War Office regarding the conditions at Kasvin. It is stated by an officer who passed through there in April that the troops were well hutted and that there was no shortage of food. The climatic conditions are much better than in Mesopotamia. As regards the postal arrangements, I understand that there was previously some delay in the case of mails which were sent viâ Mesopotamia, but arrangements have since been made for a new service from Constantinople. This should have resulted in a greatly improved delivery, and I hope that the troops stationed there will in future get their letters without any undue delay.
§ Mr. GWYNNEWill the right hon. Gentleman have inquiries made as to the complaints?
§ Mr. FORSTERYes, if the hon. Member will be good enough to give me any information in his possession, I shall be glad to inquire.