§ Mr. GALLACHERasked the Secretary of State for War how many effectives were detailed for service in connection with the military tattoo at Aldershot; how many hours in excess of their normal employment the soldiers were on duty, both as regards the preparation and the execution of the programme; whether extra pay was granted for the additional duties and, if so, how much; whether the payment of compensation for hardship caused by the inclement weather will be favourably considered; and whether any additional furlough will be granted to men who were employed in the tattoo?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERApproximately 5,600 troops took part in the Aldershot Tattoo. It has not been possible in the limited time available to obtain the details asked for by the hon. Member, but, as the tattoo is regarded in the nature of training and the profits are devoted to service charities, no additional emoluments or furlough are given. Provision is however, made for the supply of hot meals. Compensation as such will not be payable from public funds to participants in respect of hardship caused by inclement weather, but in the event of disablement or death due to participation in the tattoo or its preparation, they or their dependants would be eligible for 633W benefits according to the scale, and under the conditions, of the Royal Warrant for the Pay, etc., of the Army, 1931.