§ Sir R. GLYNasked the Secretary of State for War, what economy would result if the existing issues of uniform to soldiers of the Territorial Army were modified in the following manner: an issue of blue serge walking-out dress for which the men would contribute 25 per cent. of the initial cost of £350,000, one service-mess uniform for camp and drills, and one suit of overalls, of Tank Corps pattern, for all rough work which a man could slip on over his civilian clothes to attend evening drills; and whether the opinions of officers commanding Territorial units have been consulted as to whether such a change would be beneficial for recruiting?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERThe whole question of the uniform to be issued to soldiers of the Territorial Army is under consideration. My right hon. Friend has not taken the opinion of officers commanding Territorial Units, but he has had the benefit of the advice of the Council of County Territorial Associations to which due weight will be given. It is not regarded as practicable or desirable to make any official issue of uniform dependent upon a contribution from the men.
Mr. T. MORRISasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the publication of lists in each locality of those employers who show practical good will towards the Territorial movement by allowing their employés special facilities for attendance at camps and parades?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERAs recruiting for the Territorial Army is primarily the responsibility of Territorial Army County Associations, my right hon. Friend has thought it best to leave this particular question to be dealt with by Associations in the light of local circumstances. He has, however, suggested to them the desirability of giving as much publicity as possible to the many patriotically minded employers who allow their employés facilities of the kind referred to, and he understands that this is being widely done through the medium of the local Press
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