§ MR. WATT (Glasgow, College)To ask the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been called to the fact that many volunteer shooting ranges in Scotland are put in charge of well-paid artisans, while many Army pensioners in the neighbourhood are quite competent and willing to fill these positions; and if he will by circular or otherwise bring pressure to bear on the authorities so that a preference may be given to those who are not in receipt of an artisan's wage.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) The War Office has received no representations on this subject. This is entirely a question for the County Associations, and it is not considered desirable to interfere with their discretion in the matter.