TERRITORIAL FORCE: (CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT)

HC Deb 28 January 1913 vol 47 cc1158-9

17. Mr. ALAN SYKES

asked whether the Grant which is given to county associations for the provision of clothing and equipment for Infantry Territorial battalions is calculated on the basis of packs being included in the equipment; and, if not, from what source should county associations draw the money if they decide to adopt packs?

Colonel SEELY

The initial equipment Grant is calculated on the cost of the 1903 pattern bandolier equipment and not on the web pattern, which includes packs. If county associations desire to adopt packs the cost must be met out of surplus funds.

Mr. ALAN SYKES

The right hon. Gentleman has given them too much, so they will have surplus funds?

Colonel SEELY

I have not given too much, but they have got the surplus funds in many cases, I am glad to say.