§ COLONEL KENYON-SLANEY (Shropshire, Newport)To ask the Secretary of State for War whether under his scheme of Army reform, it is contemplated that the territorial force shall carry out an annual course of musketry practice; whether, if so, that course is to be at times other than the eight or fifteen days of prescribed training; whether the men and officers are to receive pay when so employed; and whether the practice is to be under the command of the major-general commanding the district.
§ (Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) There will be an annual course of musketry, which will be carried out throughout the year and not during the annual camp, except in cases where special conditions may demand a relaxation of this rule. This practice will normally be under the control of the divisional commander. Officers and men will not receive pay for musketry practice carried out at times other than during the annual camp, but grants to cover necessary expenses in connection with the course will be provided on the same basis as such grants are now given to the Yeomanry and Volunteers.