HC Deb 11 March 1915 vol 70 c1552
39. Mr. SHIRLEY BENN

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what allowances towards uniform and kit were granted to officers who joined the Territorial Forces in 1908, in 1914, and in 1915; and if the Government will consider the question of redressing any inequality in the amounts granted at the various periods mentioned?

Mr. BAKER

The allowances in the years mentioned were:—

£ s. d.
1908 25 15 0
1914 (to 4th August) 45 15 0
1915 (from 5th August, 1914) 50 0 0
The increase from the date of mobilisation was given on account of a rise in prices. I regret that I cannot see my way to make the increases retrospective.