MR. T. F. RICHARDSI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he will state bow much his department allows for the service outfit for each recruit of the Territorial Force, and if such sum is calculated annually; and whether he will state what that outfit consists of.
§ MR. HALDANEAn initial grant for recruits is made for clothing at the rate of £4 8s. for mounted recruits, and £3 15s. for dismounted; and personal equipment at rates ranging from 9s. to ½1 An annual grant of 23s. per efficient is made for the upkeep and replacement of the outfit. The outfit consists of two suits, one of which must be the regulation service dress, including great coats, and the usual personal equipment.