HL Deb 17 April 1907 vol 172 c935

House in Committee (according to Order.)

[Lord BALFOUR of BURLEIGH in the Chair.]

THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (The Earl of PORTSMOUTH)

My Lords, there are no Amendments to this Bill, but I should like to make reference to a clause on which there has been some misunderstanding. I have had a letter on the subject from my noble friend Lord Falkland, and I desire to explain to him that Clause 8 does not in any way affect the soldier's hot meal. That is secured to him under the schedule of this Act. The object of Clause 8 is to give the soldier certain facilities in billeting.

*VISCOUNT FALKLAND

I beg to thank the noble Earl for his explanation, which is quite satisfactory.

Bill passed through Committee, and reported to the House without Amendment.

Standing Committee negatived; and Bill to be read 3a on Monday next.