§ Mr. CLELANDasked whether the War Office had any powers of supervision over the county associations in cases where these associations had served out defective articles of equipment to the Territorial Forces within their jurisdiction; and, if so, what were such powers?
§ Mr. FULLERIf my hon. Friend will kindly refer to paragraph 623 (2) of the Territorial Force Regulations, he will find that the claims for grants to the associations have to be supported by certificates that the whole equipment is in a condition of serviceability and completeness. It is considered that ample powers of supervision are thereby secured.
§ Mr. CLELANDMay I ask who issues these certificates?
§ Mr. FULLERThe colonel of the regiment and the adjutant, and I think also the general officer as well.