§ 68. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that, according to a circular issued to recruits in the 44th H.C. Divisional Signals, the men have to provide their own boots, shirts and socks, only being allowed 2s. 6d. per annum as a boot allowance; and whether this is the general practice in the Territorial forces?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe circular was evidently issued by the unit under a misapprehension, and has been cancelled. The unit has been supplied with shirts, socks and boots.
§ Mr. SmithDoes that mean that since the circular was sent out it has been cancelled, and that now the men will be supplied with boots, shirts and socks without having to find any money of their own; and, therefore, will the 2s. 6d. boot allowance not be paid?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThere are schemes by which boots may be bought by the men at a reduced price. There has been some confusion. This circular was sent out under a misapprehension, and it has been cancelled.
§ Mr. Wedgwood BennWas it cancelled after the question was put down?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaNo, I think before the question was put down.