HC Deb 22 February 1949 vol 461 cc1674-5
26. Mr. Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Secretary of State for War what representations he has received regarding the bad and inadequate food provided for the members of the military fire brigade, Gibraltar; and what steps have been taken to improve it.

Mr. Shinwell

I am not aware of any complaint from this unit about their food, although during January the standard of cooking was temporarily upset by repairs to the cookhouse of the neighbouring unit by which they are messed.

Mr. Thornton-Kemsley

Is the right right hon. Gentleman aware that I hold in my hand a letter from a constituent of mine stationed there who says: I know personally that some of my comrades wrote direct to Mr. Shinwell about this appalling food.

Mr. Shinwell

I was not aware that the hon. Gentleman had a letter in his hand.