§ Mr. Liddallasked the Secretary of State for War what steps he has taken to see that proper economies have been, and are being, effected in the consumption of light and fuel in all establishments and formations under his control; and whether he will consider the appointment of a qualified officer to ensure that all such considerations are effectuated as time and opportunity permit?
§ Sir J. GriggThe following are among the measures taken to secure economy of 535W fuel and light throughout the Army: The fuel scales of a large number of units have been reduced. Board of Trade technical experts throughout the country are concerting with the military authorities the most economical use both of solid fuel and of gas and electricity. Close touch is being maintained with the Coal Utilisation Joint Council engineers. The War Department coal inspector is continuously visiting military stations to ensure economy of solid fuel. Soldiers and civilians engaged in stoking at War Department installations are attending courses of instruction arranged by the Mines Department for boilermen. A fuel economy campaign designed to bring home to all ranks the importance of this matter has been launched. In view of these steps I do not think the appointment of an additional officer, as suggested in the last part of the Question, is called for.