HC Deb 04 October 1909 vol 11 cc1639-40
Mr. HART-DAVIES

asked the Secretary for War whether he would take into consideration the advisability of appointing a committee to revise the rates of pay of all officers of all ranks?

Mr. ACLAND

While my right hon. Friend greatly sympathises with the aim and object of my hon. Friend's question he regrets that at the present time it would not be practicable to carry out his suggestion.

Mr. HART-DAVIES

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that owing to a recent revision the pay of captains and subalterns in the French Army is actually higher than in the English Army?

Mr. ACLAND

Yes, Sir, I am aware of that.