§ Lieutenant-Colonel ARCHER-SHEEasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Mrs. Knowles, of 109, Aldersgate Street, has had to billet 20 soldiers at a rate of 6d. per head per night; that for this sum lodging, fuel, and light had to be provided as well as cooking three hot meals and finding all utensils, crockery, etc., as well as providing cleaning and attendance; and, in view of the inadequacy of this remuneration, will he take steps to introduce such amendment in the forthcoming Army (Annual) Bill as will remedy the matter?
Captain GUESTThe facts are as stated by my hon. and gallant Friend except that Mrs. Knowles is under no obligation to cook any meals. In view of the early reduction of billeting to a minimum no amendment of the Army (Annual) Act is contemplated, but steps have been taken to reduce the number of men billeted on Mrs. Knowles, and a claim by her for exceptional losses is now under consideration.