§ 65. Mr. Liddallasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the officers and men aboard many of His Majesty's ships have had beef every day for the past three weeks; and will he at once make arrangements for greater variety in these men's diets?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Sir Victor Warrender)The choice of diet for His Majesty's ships is arranged by individual vessels according to the wishes of the ship's company, the requirements of a balanced diet and the availability of provisions. If my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind, perhaps he would let me have details.
§ Mr. LiddallAm I to understand from the reply that the wishes of the ship's company are that they should have beef every day for three weeks?
§ Sir V. WarrenderNo, Sir.
§ Commander Sir Archibald SouthbyIs my hon. Friend aware that the bluejacket much prefers beef to mutton?