Mr. DOYLEasked the Secretary of State for War, in view of the fact that the resumption of pre-War uniforms will impose a greatly increased burden on officers generally, what arrangement he intends to make to relieve such officers of charges which seriously tax the resources of many of them, and thereby tend to discourage promotions from the ranks and the adoption of the Army as a profession by young men of limited means?
Mr. HURCHILLAn initial outfit allowance will be given to new entrants, as stated in my reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Southwark (Commander Dawes) on 15th June. The question of the rates to be granted to those promoted from the ranks is receiving attention.