HC Deb 16 August 1887 vol 319 c674
COLONEL EYRE (Lincolnshire, Gainsborough)

asked the Secretary of State for War, If corps of Volunteers who may purchase great coats this year will be allowed 2s. per annum, according to the Report of the Committee; and, whether the 2s. will commence with the next capitation grant?

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, WAR DEPARTMENT (Mr. BRODRICK) (Surrey, Guildford)

(who replied) said: It is intended to issue with the capitation payment next year 2s. for each great coat of approved pattern in possession of the regiments on the 1st of September in the present year; and instructions will be sent out to the various Commanding Officers as to furnishing the necessary certificates.