§ MR. HICKasked the Secretary of State for War, If he intends to authorise the issuing of great coats to Volunteer Corps going into camp under canvas, or to increase the Capitation Grant?
MR. GATHORNE HARDYSir, the rule is to issue five great coats per company for regimental camps, to be worn only for guard-mounting and sentry duty. At the Autumn Camps of Exercise with the Regular Forces, great coats for the full number of Volunteers are lent in accordance with regulations. There seems to be no reason for making any alteration in the present practice.