§ 22. Mr. Elwyn Jonesasked the Secretary of State for War what amounts are payable by officers and other ranks of Territorial Army units for their subsistence during periods of training not exceeding 48 hours; and why such subsistence is not paid for out of public funds.
§ Mr. ShinwellTerritorial Army personnel at camps lasting less than 48 hours can, if they require them, draw Army rations on payment of 3s. 4d. a day for the cooked and 2s. 4d. for the uncooked ration. They are paid a training expenses allowance from public funds from which the cost of the ration can be met.
§ Mr. JonesWill the Minister state the amount of these allowances, and say whether they are sufficient to defray the expenses of the men?
§ Mr. ShinwellYes. The allowances vary according to rank, and other factors are taken into account. According to my information, the allowances are quite adequate for the purpose.