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Royal Engineers (Liverpool Docks, Accommodation).

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 5 December 1939.

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Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men of the Royal Engineers on duty at Liverpool docks are accommodated under very bad conditions in sheds; and will he look into the matter with a view to improving these conditions?

Photo of Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha , Plymouth, Devonport

I am informed that these men are not accommodated in sheds, but in Army huts of the recognised standard.

Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that these lads wrote to me from the mining district of Fife, and that they would not have written unless the objections were serious?

Photo of Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha , Plymouth, Devonport

They may have relied upon the hon. Gentleman's credulity.

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