HC Deb 24 February 1931 vol 248 c1938
28. Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

asked the Secretary of State for War how many barracks in the Aldershot Command are now condemned; and what is the minimum cubic feel allowance per man?

Mr. SHAW

There are no barracks in the Aldershot Command which have been condemned. The minimum cubic space allowed for British troops at Home stations is 600 cubic feet a man.

Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

Having in view the outbreak of cerebro-spinal meningitis, is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the minimum space is adequate under modern conditions?

Mr. SHAW

I am answering a question on cerebro-spinal meningitis later, but I have no information that this cubic space is not sufficient, or that it has any connection whatever with the disease mentioned.