§ Major Boyd Carpenterasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has investigated complaints sent to him in respect of conditions at, and treatment of troops at,186 Transit Camp, Taranto; and what action he has taken to improve condition at this camp.
§ Mr. LawsonYes, Sir. I have now received a report on this matter. The delay in serving a meal to the draft in question was due to the fact that no notification of its arrival had been received. A meal was, however, prepared as soon as possible after arrival. Further inquiries are being made into the circumstances under which the draft arrived 429W without notification. When this transit camp was first opened there was no canteen, but arrangements were made for the men to use canteens in adjacent camps. A canteen was, however, subsequently provided, and is now operating. This camp is due to close down on about 1st March.