§ 13 and 14. Mr. W. BAKERasked the Secretary of State for War (1) whether it is proposed to reduce the rates of pay for the Army by amounts varying from 9d. a day in the case of privates to 2s. a day in the case of sergeant-majors: and whether an opportunity will be afforded to the House to express its opinion before any reduction is made in the pay of the Army;
(2) whether it is proposed to make a reduction in the rates of pay of men in the Reserve called up for duty or will they be paid at the rates current at present while they are with the Colours?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThese questions both refer to matters which are still under consideration, and I am not at present in a position to give any information. The second part of question No. 13 should be addressed to the Prime Minister.