§ SIR BERKELEY SHEFFIELD (Lincolnshire, Brigg)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is prepared to grant facilities to noncommissioned officers and men of good conduct serving in India or on foreign service for the means of returning home on furlough, as enjoyed by commissioned officers, in view of the fact that such a privilege would stimulate their re-engagement with the Colours.
§ MR. HALDANEThis subject is now under consideration with the India Office. It is one which involves important considerations, such as increase in the pension list, diminution in the strength of the Army Reserve, and the effect of climate on the constitution of the soldier. These are matters which do not admit of being settled off-hand.