§ 37. Captain Pluggeasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give an assurance that the troops now being called up will not be asked to serve under canvas during the coming winter?
§ Sir V. WarrenderYes, Sir, except in two or three cases where small numbers of men will be living temporarily in specially fitted store tents, having tarmac floors with floor-boards, beds, electric light, and fireplaces.