§ 13. Major NALLasked the Secretary of State for War whether kit-bags and a second suit of service dress will be issued to Territorial units attending training camp this year; and whether an allowance in aid of messing will be issued to officers commanding?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONThe answer to both parts of the hon. and gallant Member's question is in the affirmative. The cash messing allowance will be 1s. per day per man.
§ Lieut.-Colonel CROFTIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the enormous increase in all contract prices for messing in camp, in some cases more than double the pre-War rate, and would he reconsider the question, in view of the change in the situation?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI cannot give an answer to that. The matter has been receiving very careful consideration, and no doubt a decision will be reached after consideration of all the points. If the hon. and gallant Member will come to the War Office about it, I shall be glad to see him.