MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEasked whether an extra grant or allowance may be given to Territorial associations wherewith to furnish the quarters of non-commissioned officers of the permanent staff, as, owing to the proposed lower scale of pay and shorter period of appointment, non-commissioned officers cannot afford to furnish quarters on their present allowance?
§ Colonel SEELYThe question is under consideration.
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he has received representations from county Territorial Associations that the present 4d. lodging allowance is insufficient to provide sergeant instructors with quarters suitable to their position, and that the billeting allowance of 1s. 0½d. for lodgings which includes supper and breakfast does not conduce to the popularity of and the respect for the Territorial Force?
§ Colonel SEELYYes, Sir. Representations have been received on these matters. The 4d. rate of lodging allowance has been raised to 9d., with effect from 1st April last, and Commands were so informed on the 1st July. The billeting rates are being reconsidered in accordance with the pledge given in Debate on the Army Annual Bill this year.