Extra Pay of Troops serving on the Low Veldt.

HC Deb 20 February 1902 vol 103 cc580-1

MR. CHARLES HOBHOUSE (Bristol, E.)

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether any representations have been received from South Africa as to increased pay to troops serving in the Low Veldt (viz. the valleys of the Elandspruit and Crocodile, including the posts from Watersvalonder to Koomatiport and Barberton) on account of the bad climate.

MR. BRODRICK

Yes, Sir. Certain representations have been received, and have been referred to Lord Kitchener for further consideration, as, on the facts adduced, there would not appear sufficient grounds for giving extra remuneration to the troops at these stations.