§ 31. Mr. FREEMANasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has now been able to reconsider the question of the recent reduction in ration allowances to non-commissioned officers and men on leave; and if he is unable to restore the original position, whether he can improve the present rates?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. T. Shaw)Yes, Sir. I have gone very carefully into this question, but regret that it is not possible to make any change during the current financial year. I am, however, arranging that the matter shall be very fully considered in connection with next year's estimates.