§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, considering the response of ex-Volunteers to the Colours during the latter months of 1914, he will reconsider their grievances as regards proficiency pay and grant those who joined the Colours before 1st January, 1915, and are now serving, proficiency pay from 1st January, 1916?
§ Mr. FORSTERI regret that I am unable to add anything to my previous replies on this question.