§ MR. HALSEYTo ask the Secretary of State for War whether officers have now to supply themselves with barrack furniture, or whether it is provided for them.
(Answered by Air. Secretary Brodrick.) The quarters of all unmarried regimental officers who join the Army on or after the 1st December, 1902, will be furnished at the public expense. Officers' messes at home will be furnished when necessary as soon as possible after this date. A rent will be charged at the rate of 2d. per day for field officers, and ld. per day for other officers. All officers will pay a further 1d. a day where furniture is supplied to messes.