§ MR. TREVELYANasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether the 1667 Royal Warrant relating to Army Promotion and Retirement will involve a vote of money in the course of the present Session; and, whether, in consideration of the importance and extent of the subject, and the lateness of the Session, he will specify the day upon which the scheme will be submitted to the consideration of the House, and the opportunities which the Government propose to afford for the discussion of the details of the scheme, and the questions connected with it?
MR. GATHORNE HARDYSir, I hope that in a very short time I shall be able to place in the hand of hon. Members a Paper giving the details of this scheme. The hon. Member asks me whether it will involve a Vote of money. Yes, it will involve a Vote of money, and I hope I shall be able to bring it before the House on Monday or Tuesday next.
§ MR. TREVELYANwished to know, Whether the Government would, if necessary, give several days for the discussion of the Royal Warrant?
MR. GATHORNE HARDYThe Government will, of course, give as much time as is necessary. I cannot say how many days the hon. Member requires, and therefore I can give him no pledge on the subject.