SPORTSMEN'S BATTALION.

HC Deb 22 February 1915 vol 70 c39W

Mr. CROOKS

asked the Under-Secretary for War whether the system by which recruits who wish to join the Sportsmen's Battalion are charged a deposit of £3 3s. on enlisting has the sanction of the War Office?

Mr. TENNANT

The sanction of the War Office has not been sought for this arrangement, nor is such sanction necessary.