§ Major Nieldasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of a shortage of handkerchiefs available to troops in the Central Mediterranean Force; and if it is possible to increase supplies to quartermasters' stores.
§ Sir J. GriggYes, Sir. I am aware that there has been a shortage. Considerable quantities have, however, been shipped to North Africa and Italy in the last months for distribution by N.A.A.F.I. and I hope. the shortage will thereby be relieved.