Lieut.-Colonel Sir J. HOPEasked the Secretary of State for War whether it has yet been decided on what date the contract of service expires for members of the Queen, Mary's Auxiliary Army Corps who joined for the duration of the War; and whether it is intended to grant any extra. pay or bonus to those who are retained, and, if so, from what date?
§ Mr. FORSTERThese contracts will expire at the end of the War as fixed by statutory Order, provided the official or member has then completed twelve months' service. The conditions of service beyond that date are now under consideration.