HC Deb 18 February 1901 vol 89 cc293-4
MR. BRYN ROBERTS (Carnarvonshire, Eifion)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the terms of the original engagements of Brabant's Horse and the other, colonial troops that have taken part in the South African War differed in any, and what, respect, and especially as to the duration of the engagements, from the terms of which the Imperial Yeomanry and the British Volunteers were engaged.

* MR. BRODRICK

The terms of service of the colonial contingents varied considerably, and were different to those of the Imperial Yeomanry and British Volunteers. It is not possible to give the full details in reply to a question. All have been treated according to their engagements.

MR. BRYN ROBERTS

But will the right hon. Gentleman lay on the Table of the House a statement of the different terms?

* MR. BRODRICK

I have made the only statement I can, but if the hon. Member wishes to know the particulars of each engagement I will see what can be done.

MR. BRYN ROBERTS

Is there any difference in the duration of the engagements?

* MR. BRODRICK

I have said that the terms vary.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)

Do these people get better pay than the common or garden Tommy Atkins?

* MR. SPEAKER

Order, order!