§ 43. Sir L. Lyleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied that the appointment of one major-general to visit the camps of the country to cut out waste is regarded as adequate, in view of the number of camps; and whether he is appointing his own visiting staff?
§ Mr. LawThe Controller-General of Economy has a staff which carries out investigations under his direction and is regarded as adequate for this purpose. In this connection my hon. Friend will appreciate that, while the Controller-General has power to enter any Army establishment or unit in the course if his duties, commanding officers will remain responsible for the prevention of waste within their units.
§ Sir Irving AlberyWhat number of officers are doing this work?
§ Mr. LawThe Controller-General has under him an A.Q.M.G., a D.Q.M.G. and a staff captain, and a number of other officers will be added shortly. He will not be handicapped by lack of staff.
§ Sir Ralph GlynIs it not a fact that so great is the improvement in preventing waste in camps that the contractors for swill are now complaining?