§ Sir CHARLES HENRYasked whether it is proposed to extend the grant of separation allowance to members of the Territorial Force?
§ Colonel SEELYYes, Sir. It is proposed to include in next year's Estimate provision for the extension of the separation allowance to all married privates who attend camp for the full period of fifteen days.
§ Colonel YATEDoes that mean the Estimates for 1912 or 1913?
§ Colonel SEELYIt means this year's Estimates.
§ Mr. HARRY LAWSONMay I ask whether this will be on exactly the same terms as the Regular Army?
§ Colonel SEELYIt will be an extension of the present system of separation allowances, and practically in all particulars it will be assimilated to that of the Regular Army.
Major HENDERSONasked what is the present establishment, and strength of the Territorial Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry, and Departmental Corps?
§ Mr. CROFTasked what is the present establishment and strength of the Territorial Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry?
§ Colonel SEELYAs the answer to these two questions involves a long string of figures, perhaps the hon. Gentlemen will allow me to circulate it. I am sending them each a copy.
§ Mr. LLOYDMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the figures show an improvement or the reverse in the Territorial Force?
§ Colonel SEELYThe figures for this year show an improvement, but the returns will shortly be issued giving full details.—[See Written Answers this date.]