§ Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether a decision has been arrived at as to the introduction of waterproof covers for hammocks for men travelling?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMIt has been decided not to incur the expense of introducing waterproof covers, but an Admiralty Fleet Order is about to be issued on the subject of the protection of the hammocks and bedding of men travelling.