HC Deb 28 November 1917 vol 99 c2032W
Colonel ASHLEY

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that the fourpence a night now paid for billeting soldiers causes lodging-house keepers in Blackpool and elsewhere to be actually out of pocket for each soldier so billeted; and what action he proposes to take to relieve a particular section of the public of a burden which is justly a charge on the general taxpayer?

Mr. FORSTER

I have been inquiring carefully into this matter, but it has not hitherto been established that the present rates leave the householder actually out of pocket. I shall, however, be glad to consider any further evidence to that effect which my hon. and gallant Friend can send me.