§ CAPTAIN PRICEasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether he will consider the propriety of making an allowance to Militia Regiments for their bands, as in the Line Regiments?
§ MR. CHILDERSSir, there is no intention to alter the present system as to Militia bands. The bandsmen are paid as Militiamen. I may add that fife and drum bands are maintained throughout the year as part of the permanent Staff.