§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Secretary of State for War how far the outfit allowance made to officers, recently commissioned, is calculated to cover the cost of essential articles at current market prices?
§ Mr. LawThe outfit allowance granted to officers commissioned in the present emergency is calculated to cover the cost, at current prices, of those articles of uniform and kit which it is necessary for them to provide. These prices do not, however, include provision for the recently imposed purchase tax.