§ Mr. Brookeasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the shortages of British beer in naval canteens in tropical ports drive men to less desirable premises where deleterious local drinks are sold; and whether, to stop damage to health, he will see that naval canteens in such places have adequate quantities of beer to which the Navy is accustomed.
Mr. AlexanderI am fully aware of the shortage of British beer in Service Canteens abroad and His Majesty's Government are taking all possible steps to increase the supply.