HC Deb 09 March 1920 vol 126 c1092
20. Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

asked how many British officers are now stationed in Constantinople and how many motor cars are allotted for their use?

Mr. CHURCHILL

There are 1,103 British officers in the Army of the Black Sea and the number of motor cars is 80. Without making special inquiry of the General Officer Commanding, I cannot state the actual number of officers and motor cars in Constantinople.

Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that officers who are not on the staff are beginning to write home from Constantinople and to comment on the use of military motor cars for joy riding and other non-military purposes?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I shall be glad to receive any information bearing on that point.

Lieut.- Commander KENWORTHY

Might not some of these cars be very useful in Armenia?

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