§ SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)To ask the Secretary of State for War whether recent Army Orders and Warrants affecting soldiers'pay have been laid before Parliament; and, if not, whether it would be possible to circulate to Members any 1498 such Warrants as have been issued since the commencement of July last, including the instructions affecting service pay after 30th September, as well as proficiency pay.
§ (Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) The Royal Warrants affecting soldiers' pay, which have been issued since the commencement of July last, are: (a) That dealing with the additional pay of warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men (Army Order 153, July); and (b) That dealing with soldiers' emoluments (Army Order 231, October). I may point out that Army Orders are on sale monthly at a cost of 3d., and thus accessible to all interested in Army matters. A copy of the Monthly Army Orders is also placed in the Library of the House for the convenience of members. I will, of course, lay those referred to above upon the Table of the House if there is a general desire for them.