HC Deb 03 September 1886 vol 308 c1186
MR. ESSLEMONT (Aberdeen, E.)

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether it is possible, and if he will so modify the Army or other Estimates as will enable him to increase the Capitation Grant to the Volunteers by ten shillings per man?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)

(who replied) said: No, Sir; I must refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Question of the noble Lord the Member for East Hampshire (Viscount Wolmer) on the 23rd of August. The Returns not being complete, I am unable to come to any decision at present.