§ Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary of State for War whether in connection with the distribution of trophies the Woolwich Borough Council asked for special consideration, having regard to the services of the borough throughout the War; whether Woolwich has been allotted two damaged machine guns without stands, and two machine-gun ammunition boxes and belts; and, if so, whether he will reconsider this offer?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe two damaged machine guns referred to by my hon. 2113W Friend were offered to the Borough Council of Woolwich as part of a preliminary distribution of unclaimed trophies. In addition, from among the claimed trophies a German 77 mm. field gun, captured by the 2/20 London Regiment, has at the request of the commanding officer been offered to the borough council for safe care and custody.