§ SIR HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)To ask the Secretary of State for War if he is yet in a position to state the names of the members of the Royal Commission to inquire into the conditions of service of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Militia and Volunteer forces; the reasons for the present shortage, and how a great number of officers and recruits may be attracted 168 thereto; the terms of reference; and when the Commission will enter upon its labours.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrick.) I am not yet in a position to give my right hon. and gallant friend the information for which he asks.