§ Sir L. Lyleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that when swill is collected callers are often given small lots of ordinary food stores either for money or free; and whether any periodic and unexpected tests are made of what is disposed of as swill?
§ Captain MargessonThe officer commanding a unit is personally responsible for ensuring that no edible food is disposed of as swill, and he has the assistance of a messing officer who has received special training with regard to the proper conservation of food. In addition, surprise inspections are carried out regularly by inspectors of messing by products who have been appointed for this express purpose, and disciplinary action is taken in all cases where irregularities are discovered.