§ 6. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the lack of suitable food and climatic conditions in this country, he will take steps to prevent officers and ratings in the Royal Navy from bringing home to this country monkeys and other similar pets.
Mr. AlexanderCivilians are allowed to import these pets and I see no reason to deny the Navy this traditional and simple pleasure.
§ Sir T. MooreDoes the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that I make no reflection on the kind hearts of British sailors, but that I am merely trying to indicate that this climate is foul for such animals?
Mr. AlexanderI should always be glad to receive detailed representations, but I have no doubt that the lower deck would make plenty of representations back.