§ 29. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for War the number of hours each night the military guard are on duty at the Bank of England; what, if any, refreshments are supplied to the officer and men of this guard during this period; and will he give particulars?
Mr. COOPERThe military picquet is on duty at the Bank of England between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. in the summer and 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. in the winter. The bank provides the officer with dinner, and the other ranks with gratuities so that they may purchase refreshments from the guard-room canteen as they desire. In addition, supper is provided by the battalion supplying the picquet.
§ Mr. PETHERICKIs there any evidence to show that people suffer more from night starvation than they do from day?