§ Captain Pluggeasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied that the supply of small compact Bibles for the troops has been adequate.
§ Sir J. GriggBibles are not a free public issue to the troops in war-time. Like other kinds of books, Bibles are in short supply, and the Bible Societies 1815W which supply a large number of Bibles and Testaments free to members of the Forces are unable to obtain enough copies to meet the demands upon them. A considerable measure of assistance to these Societies in furthering their beneficent work has been afforded by the Departments in a position to help, but the production of Bibles and Testaments is restricted not only by shortage of materials, but also by shortage of certain kinds of skilled labour.