§ 18. Mr. Silkinasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men are being billeted to sleep two or more in one bed; and whether he will take immediate steps to prevent this?
§ Captain MargessonNo such cases have been brought to my notice. Under the Second Schedule to the Army Act, the requirement is a separate bed for each officer and soldier.
§ Mr. SilkinDoes not the right hon. and gallant Gentleman know that it is a common practice for men to be billeted sleeping two in a bed?
§ Captain MargessonI can only repeat that no such case has been brought to my notice. If my hon. Friend will send me particulars of cases, I will at once look into them. As I said, it is contrary to the Second Schedule of the Act.
§ Mr. ThorneDo not married people sleep two in a bed?