§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Secretary of State for War what extra charges have been imposed in respect of the loan of equipment to cadet units; what representations have been made to him in this connection; and whether he will consider the position with a view to facilitating the attendance of working-class boys at camps during the coming summer?
§ Mr. SHAWMy attention has been drawn to this matter, but while I have been glad to arrange for the loan of a limited amount of camp equipment to juvenile organisations recommended by the Board of Education, it would not be appropriate that any charge should fall on Army funds in this connection. It is necessary, therefore, to make a charge1880W representing the cost of the depreciation and handling of the equipment at the ordnance depots, a cost which, in the case of recognised cadet units, was formerly borne by Army funds. The charge on this account will be 5s. 8d. for each camper for a seven-day camp and 7s. 10d. for a 14-day camp.