34. Miss Wardasked the Secretary of State for War on what date his attention was first drawn from the Middle East theatre of war to complaints against "V" cigarettes; and at what date it was decided no more should be issued.
§ Sir J. GriggRepresentations were first made about these cigarettes in November last and arrangements were immediately made to supply British cigarettes instead. These arrangements took effect in Italy in February and in the Middle East the issue of "V" cigarettes should stop in a month or so.
Miss WardCan my right hon. Friend tell me what was the expense of the withdrawal of these cigarettes?
§ Sir J. GriggNot without notice, I am afraid.