Furniture for Messes.

HC Deb 13 March 1911 vol 22 cc2021-2W

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked what is an average value for new furniture supplied by the War Office to messes and ante-rooms in first-class line Infantry bar racks, such as those at Aldershot?

Mr. HALDANE

The furnishing of the officer's mess for an Infantry battalion costs about £275. This is exclusive of maintenance of furniture, carpets, glass, and crockery.