§ 61. Sir Leonard Lyleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that before a recent inspection of a unit in Scotland by a general, a truck was sent on a journey of 117 miles in order to deliver a small quantity of blanco for the men's webbing equipment; and whether he proposes to take any steps to prevent the waste of petrol for such purposes?
§ Sir J. GriggThe journey referred to, which was of 26 not 117 miles, was ordered by a corporal without authority. Disciplinary action is being taken.