§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is a fact that special leave not exceeding six days has been granted to men in the Army Ordnance Department, Woolwich Arsenal, who are entitled to leave with pay; and, if so, whether this order affects only storemen and foremen and men with service prior to August, 1895, or whether it is applicable to all grades in the Department?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe leave in question is authorised only for those classes ordinarily entitled to leave with pay. It is not applicable to all grades. The question of its applicability to men not now entitled to leave but with reserved rights as having been appointed before August, 1895, is under consideration.