§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that petty officers and men of the Royal Navy who travel by train on service, and obtain their food at the railway refreshment rooms by means of Admiralty vouchers, are not allowed to eat their food in the refreshment rooms in a proper manner by having knives, forks, and plates provided; and whether he will at once take steps to have a stop put to men wearing His Majesty's naval uniform being treated with such discourtesy by the employés of these refreshment contractors?
§ Mr. McKENNAIn those cases where the necessary twenty-four hours' notice cannot be given, or—through the lack of accommodation—a "sit-down" meal can- 1345W not be provided, arrangements have been made with the contractors to supply the Standard Meal packed in separate bags, so as to ensure the party travelling obtaining their meals en route with a minimum of delay. The contractors and their employés have worked loyally to assist the Admiralty in the successful working of this meal system, and in ensuring that the men receive every consideration that circumstances will permit.