HC Deb 03 March 1909 vol 1 c1554W
Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER

asked whether the men of the Royal Artillery whom it is proposed to enlist for short service will be utilised for foreign service in time of peace; and whether they will receive the same pay and allowances as men enlisted for six years' service with the colours?

Mr. HALDANE

It is not intended that these men shall be utilised for draft purposes in peace. They will receive the same pay and allowances as the men enlisted for six years with the colours, but they will not receive proficiency pay, which is not granted to men enlisted for three years' service only.