§ MR. ASHLEYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the messing and camp allowance of 1s. a day per man, to be granted to the commanding officer of a battalion of Territorial Infantry when in camp, will be expended at the discretion of the commanding officer; or whether this grant will be subject to regulations made by the Army Council as to the manner of its use.
§ MR. HALDANEThe messing and camp allowance will be paid to the commanding officer, to be expended by him for the benefit of the corps. Regulations regarding its issue will be formulated in due course