9. Colonel LAMBERT WARDasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can see his way to publish the conditions of service and enlistment in the Territorial Force at once, as delay is likely to be prejudicial to the future of the force, in that touch will be lost with the old non-commissioned officers and men who would otherwise be of such great value?
Captain GUESTIt is hoped to promulgate very shortly the future conditions of service in the Territorial Force.
Colonel WARDIs the hon. Gentleman aware that it is becoming increasingly difficult from day to day to keep in touch with the non-commissioned officers, and unless some scheme is formulated very soon we shall lose touch with them altogether?
Captain GUESTThat is fully appreciated, and the utmost dispatch is being maintained in the matter, which is a very difficult matter.
§ Major NALLCan any steps be taken to reform county associations and to make them more up-to-date?
Captain GUESTYes; and the Secretary of State for War has had two, if not three, conferences with all the secretaries of the local associations, with the object of taking advantage of the experiences of the War and bringing the whole machinery up to date.
§ Major NALLWill that cover re-electing the associations?