§ Sir THOMAS DEWAR () Tower Hamlets, St. George'sI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he has yet decided to introduce an improved scale of pay for officers in His Majesty's Army; and, if so, will he say when the new regulations on the subject are likely to be issued.
§ MR. BRODRICKThere is no intention of introducing an improved scale of pay for officers. As I have already explained to the House, efforts are being
† See preceding volume, page 917.225 made to reduce officers' expenses, but I cannot hold hopes of any general increase of emoluments.
§ CAPTAIN NORTONWill the right hon. gentleman consider the question of the payment of band and mess expenses?
§ MR. BRODRICKThat is being considered with a view to some relief.