§ Mr. J. SEDDONasked the Secretary for War whether he can state the reason why the men in the Lancashire Hussars have not received a settlement for their training, which finished on 5th July; and when the owners of horses lent on hire will be paid for the use of their horses?
§ Mr. HALDANEAs regards the first part of the Question, no complaint from the regiment has reached the War Office, but I will have enquiry made into the matter. As regards the second part of the Question, the payment for the hire of horses is entirely a matter for the county association.
§ Mr. SEDDONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that most of these troopers have not got substantial bank balances, and that the money they expect for their training is generally required to recoup their loss of wages, and will he use his good offices to accelerate a settlement so that they can get the money owing to them?
§ Mr. HALDANEI have said that no complaint from the regiment has reached the War Office, but I am making inquiries.