§ SIR EDGAR VINCENT (Exeter)To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the recent increase of the Army and of modifications in terms of pay and pension, any calculation has been made as to the future effect of these changes on the non-effective Votes of the Army Estimates.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrid.) In all schemes for increases to the Army calculations are always made as to the non-effective charges that will result therefrom. It is not clear to what increase reference is made, but the recent modifications in the terms of service and pay are not expected to cause any addition to the non-effective Votes of the Army.