§ CAPTAIN NORTON (Newington, W.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether a pledge was given by his predecessor to grant an outfit allowance to officers posted to temporary appointments on the staff; and, if so, whether it has been carried out.
*LORD STANLEYPresumably the hon. and gallant Member refers to officers taken from the Reserve. Retired List, or Auxiliary Forces for temporary staff employment, and requiring an outfit. In these cases the allowance would be given, but not more than one allowance to any individual officer.
§ CAPTAIN NORTONDo not officers on half-pay receive the allowance?
*LORD STANLEYI think they come under the heading "Retired List Officers." I am not certain, however, and will make inquiry.
§ CAPTAIN NORTONI received a pledge from the late Secretary for War that half-pay officers should have the allowance.