§ MR. AINSWORTH (Argyllshire)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the increased duties and expenses falling on brigade majors of Volunteer brigades under the new scheme, he will consider the advisability of increasing the remuneration, especially when the duties extend over a large district and the brigade includes a large number of battalions.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE, Haddington)There is no intention of making any alteration. The remuneration is not regarded as pay but as a grant to cover all out-of-pocket expenses so as to ensure that an officer taking one of these posts shall not be a loser by it. The general officers commanding have been asked to furnish reports on the working of the present system early in the new year.
AN HON. MEMBERWill the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the question of camp, travelling, and forage allowances for adjutants serving under the same conditions?
§ MR. HALDANEThe question will come up for consideration.