§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, under the recent revision of the rates of pay, a man in receipt of proficiency pay is stilt entitled to this over and above the ordinary rate of 1s. 6d. per day, or whether proficiency pay has practically ceased to have effect; and will he state the proper pay now for an artificer who formerly received 1s. 2½d. per day as a gunner, 9½.d. per day trade pay as a fitter, and 3d. per day proficiency pay?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe lower (3d.) rate of proficiency pay is merged in the minimum rate of 1s. 6d.; but a man qualified for the higher rate receives 1s. 9d. instead of 1s, 6d., and is eligible for this rate after six months' service instead of after two years. The fitter in Field or Garrison Artillery receives 2s. a day as regimental pay, not 1s. 2½d. regimental pay, with 9½. as "trade pay"; and his emolument., are not in any way affected by the recent changes.