§ Mr. PROTHEROasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the discomfort of wearing a thick loose trouser under a puttee below the knee has induced thousands of men serving in the dismounted branches of the Army to narrow the trousers issued to them; and whether in future he will see that trousers are issued in a shape which can be worn 1570W with comfort, instead of endeavouring to enforce discomfort by means of punishments?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe War Office is not in possession of any evidence which supports what is alleged in the question, but inquiries will be made.