§ Mr. KINGasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether soldiers detained in a detention-room or guardroom awaiting court-martial are allowed the same ration of food as other soldiers or a reduced amount; and whether he has made inquiries as to the reduced amounts of food served to soldiers awaiting court-martial at Horfield Barracks, Bristol, which amounts are insufficient to maintain strength?
§ Mr. FORSTERAs regards the first part of my hon. Friend's question, soldiers so detained are allowed the normal rations. Inquiries have been made into the specific case mentioned in the last part of the question, and I am informed that reduced amounts of food have not been served to soldiers awaiting court-martial.