HC Deb 20 July 1915 vol 73 c1311
3. Mr. MOLTENO

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can state what is the rate at which soldiers are now billeted per diem per man, and what is included in this rate?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)

The existing rates which are, however, under revision, are shown in an Army Order of the 23rd April, 1915, and include lodging, attendance, and three meals a day. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the Army Order.

4. Mr. MOLTENO

asked what is the average cost per head per diem of victual ling the troops in the camps in Great Britain?

Mr. FORSTER

About 1s. 5d.