§ *MR. A. K. LOYD (Berkshire, Abingdon)I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can state how much of the increase in the normal annual expenditure on the Army was due to the provision of increased pay of soldiers and to improved barrack accommodation.
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERI will answer this Question. The first part of the hon. Member's Question is somewhat indefinite, as no periods are stated between which the comparison is to be made. The greater part of the improved barrack accommodation is borne by Loan Funds and is not charged in the Annual Estimates. As stated in my Memorandum, to the Estimates 1904–5, there is an increase of £750,000 for the grant of service pay.
§ MR. A. K. LOYDIf I put dates to the Question will the right hon. Gentleman give me a more precise answer?
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERYes, Sir, I shall be very happy to give the best information I can on the matter.