§ 37. Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that several sections of the Royal Army Service Corps have been billeted in large empty houses in Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea, for 11 weeks; and whether he is satisfied with the sleeping accommodation provided for the men?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaAs I have already informed the right hon. Member, part of this unit, instead of indenting for fresh paillasses, which were available, made an attempt to recover some of those which had been taken away by the other part of the unit which had moved, taking all the bedding with them. Paillasses were subsequently issued from store.
§ Mr. KennedyAm I to understand that no complaint was received?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe right hon. Gentleman kindly visited me and called my attention to this matter, when I discovered the facts as set out in the question, and, as he has heard, the paillasses were provided as soon as they were asked for.