§ 12. Mr. HUNTasked whether the Surrey Territorial Force Association complained of the cost of recruiting, £741 to obtain 1,100 men; and whether he can see his way to introduce the bonus system instead of what is now to a great extent free refreshments for recruiters and recruited?
§ Colonel SEELYI have no knowledge of these figures. It is not proposed to take away from County Associations the discretion they now exercise in the conduct of expenditure on recruiting.
§ Mr. HUNTIs not the right hon Gentleman aware that alcoholic drinks are used, and does he not recognise that the system is a terrible discouragement to teetotalers?
§ Colonel SEELYI do not know. I am not aware of the general practice with regard to enlistment in the Army.
§ 13. Mr. HUNTasked the amount spent by each Territorial Association in obtaining recruits for the year 1912–13, and the number of recruits obtained by each association?
§ Colonel SEELYThe information is not available at the War Office.