HC Deb 06 May 1907 vol 173 cc1326-7
MR. ASHLEY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether separation allowance will be given to lance-corporals of the Territorial Army when in camp.

MR. HALDANE

If it be found necessary to create lance appointments, the lance corporal, being a non-commissioned officer, will be entitled to separation allowance on the same terms as other non-commissioned officers.

MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

Is the indecision due to any doubt if there will be lance appointments?

MR. HALDANE

That is one of the points under consideration.

MR. ASHLEY

Who will decide it—the Army Council or the commanding officers?

MR. HALDANE

The Army Council.