HC Deb 06 July 1914 vol 64 c830
66. Sir CHARLES HUNTER

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he has now been able to find out from his own Department what is the amount of the bounty being offered to time-expired men in India to induce them to re-engage?

Mr. TENNANT

The sum is 250 rupees. It is not being offered to time-expired men in order to induce them to re-engage, but to men due for transfer to the Reserve to induce them to extend their service with the Colours.

Sir C. HUNTER

Is not this a larger sum than was ever offered before?

Mr. TENNANT

I am not aware.