§ 64. Mr. NEWMANasked the Secretary for War whether he is aware of the inconvenience and detriment to discipline caused by the fact that commissioned officers, For reasons of personal economy, are often, on their outward and home journey to India and the Far East, compelled to travel second-class on the steamship and share cabin and other accommodation with non-commissioned officers sometimes of their own battery, regiment, or battalion; and whether, in view of the small salary earned by the commissioned ranks of the Regular forces, a first-class passage at second-class or reduced rate on such journeys will be arranged for?
§ Mr. TENNANTThis question has been considered on more than one occasion, but it is not thought advisable to reopen it at the present time.
§ Mr. NEWMANWhen was the question considered last—how many years ago?
§ Mr. TENNANTI think it was in recent years, perhaps two years ago. I am not quite certain.