§ 14. Lieutenant - Colonel WEIGALLasked the Secretary for War whether it is proposed to continue as a permanent administrative branch of the Army the Quartermaster - General service, established in the Home Army in 1914, and in France in November, 1916; what is the total amount of saving in rations effected with the British Expeditionary Force in France up to 1st November, 1918, since establishment; what amount of income has accrued from the disposal of ration by-products; and how many officers are now employed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe question whether this branch of the Quartermaster-General's services shall be continued as a permanent administrative branch of the Army is under consideration.
205 The figures which my hon. and gallant Friend asks for are as follow:
| B.E.F.France. | |
| £ | |
| Total Amount of Savings in Rations | 1,204,666 |
| Value of By-products Sold | 481,029 |
| Home Army. | |
| Total Amount of Savings in Rations | 1,193,403 |
| Value of By-products Sold | 1,384,859 |
§ The number of officers now employed can only be given approximately, owing to continual changes taking place. The figures are:
| B.E.F. France. | |
| Inspectors | 5 |
| Instructors in Catering | 14 |
| Home Army. | |
| Inspectors | 31 |
| Instructors in Catering | 22 |
Sir F. HALLHave these accounts been properly certified, or are they only approximate at the present time?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI do not know what steps were taken to verify the figures. I assume great care was used.
§ Lieutenant-Colonel WEIGALLAre they not duly certified by every commander at home?