HC Deb 23 November 1916 vol 87 c1620W
Mr. BROOKES

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is fully satisfied that the existing long stretcher is able under all circumstances to negotiate bends in the trenches; and whether steps will be taken to produce a stretcher which would obviate the difficulties experienced in turning corners?

Mr. FORSTER

As I have informed my hon. Friend, the Army Council have no information to show that the official trench-stretcher does not meet requirements. Besides the long stretcher, there is also a short stretcher, which has been specially designed for trench work.