§ 33. Commander Viscount CURZONasked whether the Volunteers were considered to be part of His Majesty's Forces for the purposes of the War; and, if so, whether they were paid for their services by a grant to the Volunteer battalions or in any other way?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part of the question, Volunteers did not receive military pay, apart from the Special Service Companies who were engaged on whole-time duties for a limited period in 1918. An allowance of 5d. (latterly increased to 6d.) per six hours was made in lieu of rations for Volunteers engaged on temporary services (e.g., guarding vulnerable points) under the orders of General Officers Commanding the Military Commands. No grants were made to Volunteer battalions as such, but grants for clothing and administrative expenses of Volunteer units were made to Territorial Force Associations.