§ MR. HARMOOD-BANNERI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what sum proportionate to the£75 to be allotted to each company of the territorial forces for contingencies and administration will be paid to the other units of the territorial force.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE for WAR (Mr. HALDANE) HaddingtonEstimates for contingencies and administration of other units were as follows:—Cavalry Squadron, £150; Horse Artillery battery, £75; Army Service Corps Column, £150; Cavalry Field Ambulance, £75; Field Artillery Brigade, £600; Howitzer Brigade, £450; Heavy Battery, £150; Field Company, R.E.,£150. It must be remembered that these figures 351 are only approximate estimates based upon the present average expenditure of Volunteer Corps.
§ MR. HARMOOD-BANNERI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War upon whom will rest the responsibility of settling which half of the non-commissioned officers will not be entitled to receive separation allowances under the Territorial Forces scheme.
§ MR. HALDANEIt was assumed, as a rough estimate, that about50 per cent, of non-commissioned officers below the rank of serjeant would be married, and would consequently be eligible for separation allowance. These figures were calculated for the purpose of giving an approximate estimate of the total cost of the territorial Forces. Regulations will be subsequently issued regarding the issue of separation allowances under the Territorial Forces scheme.