HC Deb 13 July 1916 vol 84 cc556-7W
Mr. GINNELL

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the desire of wounded soldiers in Dykebar War Hospital, Paisley, for books, chess sets, and playing cards; whether a similar desire is felt in other military hospitals; and, if the Government cannot supply these things as normal equipment of those hospitals, whether he will, by making the desire known and removing any obstacle to its gratification, enable private persons to supply the things desired?

Mr. FORSTER

There is a normal supply to military hospitals of books, chess sets and other indoor games, but these are generally supplemented from other sources—and there is no objection to, or obstacle in the way of, private persons making such gifts. I will ascertain if Dykebar War Hospital is in need of these articles and arrange for a supply.