HC Deb 16 November 1914 vol 68 c210
90. Mr. FALLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he is aware that officers on the Reserve of officers, who have their uniforms, who are obliged to serve if called on, are granted £100 allowance on rejoining, while officers not on the Reserve of officers or officers whose time on the Reserve has expired are allowed only £30; and will he say why this distinction is drawn between the Reservist officer and the officer whose term of service on the Reserve has expired but who nevertheless volunteers and between the officer not on the Reserve who, in many instances, gives up his civil profession to volunteer?

Mr. BAKER

The hon. Member does not state correctly the effect of the Regulations. The allowance of £30 is given to ex-officers whose requirements are limited to Service dress and to officers joining the Army for the first time on temporary commissions. The Regular officer joining in the ordinary course has never received an outfit allowance.