HC Deb 24 November 1931 vol 260 cc215-6
73. Sir REGINALD BLAKER

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, in view of the present need for economy, he is prepared to abolish Territorial Associations and to place the administration of the Territorial Army under the direct control of his Department?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)

No, Sir.

74. Sir R. BLAKER

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the question of annual camps for Territorial units will be reconsidered by the present Government?

Mr. COOPER

It is not proposed to alter the decision to suspend the annual training in camp of the Territorial Army for the year 1932, but I may say that the grant for training other than at annual camp for that year has been increased by more than 33 per cent. There is no intention of suspending annual camps in 1933.