§ 13. Sir Leonard Lyleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the small quantity of beer provided for the troops in Italy; and whether he will see that N.A.A.F.I. improve the supply?
§ Sir J. GriggI am aware that the supply of beer for the troops in Italy is very limited. The difficulties in the way of increasing the supply to an appreciable extent are very great, but efforts are being made.
§ Sir L. LyleIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a considerable time after the Salerno landing there was only one bottle for every four men? Is he not aware that beer is very necessary for troops undergoing such conditions?
§ Sir J. GriggI am quite aware that after an opposed landing, such as Salerno, quite a number of things are in short supply for some time, and not only beer.