§ 69. Sir JOHN BARRANasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the conditions necessary to qualify a private in the Territorial Force for proficiency pay; what is the rate of such pay; and how should application be made for it?
§ Mr. FORSTERProficiency pay is given to Cavalry, Royal Artillery, and Infantry soldiers of two years' service. Service in the Territorial Force before mobilisation counts to the extent that each year in which the soldier attended the annual camp for the full period of fifteen days is reckoned as one of the two years required. The rates are 6d. a day Class I. and 3d. a day Class II. In war Class II. is automatic after two years' service; Class I. depends on military qualifications as ascertained by prescribed tests. Applications should be made to the man's company officer.
§ Mr. W. THORNEIf another question is put down between now and next Wednesday will the hon. Gentleman be in a position to give a definite answer?
§ Mr. FORSTERI believe one of my hon. Friends intends to refer to the question on the Motion for the Adjournment tonight, and if my hon. Friend likes to take part in that Debate, I shall be very glad to hear what he has to say.