§ 15. Sir Henry Morris-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for War whether arrangements have now been made in Cairo and the Middle East to provide more amenities for non-commissioned officers and men; and, particularly, whether some of the many restaurants, etc., previously reserved for officers exclusively are now available to other ranks.
§ Sir J. GriggA considerable programme of improvements to accommodation and amenities in Middle East Command is being carried out. All ranks will benefit from them. The matter raised in the second part of my hon. Friend's Question is under review and I am awaiting a report from the Commander-in-Chief.
§ Sir H. Morris-JonesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that he asked me to send him certain particulars and that I sent him very detailed particulars three months ago, of which I have had no acknowledgment at all?
§ Sir J. GriggAs I say, I am awaiting the report. I will investigate the matter of my hon. Friend receiving no acknowledgment: it is a very unusual thing in my office and I will look into it.
§ Sir H. WilliamsHave instructions been issued in the right hon. Gentleman's office not to make acknowledgments?