§ Mr. GOLDSMITHasked the Secretary of State for War whether the War Office have yet sanctioned the plans submitted by the Suffolk County Association for the erection of a new Territorial drill hall at Stowmarket?
§ Colonel SEELYThe provision of new Territorial headquarters at Stowmarket has been approved in principle and a site purchased.
§ Sir JOHN JARDINEasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to abolish the rank of second-lieutenant in the Territorial Force; and, if so, what are the circumstances that make such action expedient?
§ Colonel SEELYThe question whether the abolition of this rank in the Regular Army will entail its abolition in the Territorial Force is under consideration.
§ Sir J. JARDINEasked the Secretary of State for War on what date the Army Order establishing an increased uniform Grant for officers of the Territorial Force is to come into force; and whether it is in any way to be retrospective?
§ Colonel SEELYThe Grant at the increased rate is to date from 1st April, 1913. It will not be retrospective.