§ Lieut.-Colonel DALRYMPLE WHITEasked the Secretary of State for India if he is aware that in March, 1919, there was already stored in Mesopotamia sufficient fuel-wood to last the Army of Occupation at its reduced strength for ten years; that, notwithstanding this, 5,000 extra tons of fuel-wood were shipped from India in March; whether any further shipments have been made since March; and what steps have been taken to deal with the officials responsible for this waste?
§ Mr. FORSTERI have been asked to answer this question. A report on this matter has been called for by cable. Per-614W haps my hon. and gallant Friend will repeat his question in two or three weeks' time, when the necessary information for a reply should be available.