§ GENERAL SIR GEORGE BALFOURasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the Cyprus Pioneer Regiment is to be dressed in uniform and armed, and what uniform and arms and accoutrements; and, if so, how the money for these and other regimental equipments is to be obtained; and, if a complete statement of the pay and allowances of the several ranks will be furnished?
§ MR. BOURKEPerhaps I may be allowed to answer the Question. It is proposed that the Cyprus Pioneers shall be dressed in scarlet. I understand that it is intended that they shall be equipped like an English regiment of the Line—that is, as nearly as circumstances will permit. With regard to the expense, it is intended that it shall be provided out of the Vote which the hon. and gallant Member will find in Class 5 of the Civil Service Estimates. The Statement of payment and allowances will be laid before the House previous to the Vote being proposed.
§ GENERAL SIR GEORGE BALFOURThe Vote alluded to in the Civil Service Estimates provides only for the pay of the men, and not for arms, uniform, and equipments.
§ MR. BOURKEThe hon. and gallant Member will find that uniforms are included under the heading of the Vote.