HC Deb 16 June 1915 vol 72 c670W
Sir SAMUEL HOARE

asked the Under-Secretary for War whether he will give a list of the items of Government clothing, personal clothing, kits of accessories, and accoutrements now issued by the Army Ordnance Department or county territorial associations to men joining the Yeomanry; and what is the approximate cost of the complete outfit?

Mr. FORSTER

The clothing, necessaries, and accoutrements of the Yeomanry comprise:—Jacket, trousers, pantaloons, greatcoat, cardigan waistcoat, cap, drawers, boots, canvas shoes, spurs, puttees, shirts, socks, cap, comforter, comb and brush, clasp knife, table knife, spoon, fork, razor, housewife, towels, identity disc, braces, holdall, kitbag, waterbottle, haversack, mess-tin, and bandolier equipment. The cost fluctuates with contract prices, but may be taken as approaching £12 at present.