§ Sir J. LEIGHasked the Under-Secretary of State for War what would be the estimated total cost of providing full-dress uniform for all the units of the Regular Army; and whether members of the Army Council have suggested that this should be done in order to encourage recruiting?
§ Mr. GWYNNEThe total cost of provision, including Regular troops in India, would be about £1,400,000. The subject has not escaped the attention of the Army Council.