§ Mr. SANDYSasked the Secretary of State for War if he will give the latest Returns relative to the numbers of officers and men in the Territorial Force; and if he will state what were the numbers of the force at the corresponding period last year, and what is the increase or decline shown?
§ Colonel SEELYThe figures are as follows:—
Officers. N.C.O.s and men. Strength 1st April, 1912 … 9,387 … 269,173 Strength 1st April, 1913 … 9,301 … 244,493 Decrease during year … 86 … 24,680
§ Mr. LANE-FOXasked the Secretary of State for War whether the allowance up to £20 made previous to 1st April last to an officer of the Territorial Force for change of uniform on transfer from one unit to another was specially restricted or intended to be restricted to service dress only, exclusive of mess kit and full dress?
§ Colonel SEELYThe allowance was made in respect of necessary alterations or replacements of two suits, service and full dress, but nothing was allowed in respect of mess kit.