§ 85. Mr. McKibbinasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in preparing the new rates of pay for the Army, he will take into consideration the fact that the rates for Regular Army reservists are now at the same level as in 1925; and whether he will consider increasing these rates in view of the changed value of money and the need to encourage recruiting.
§ Mr. SoamesAs my hon. Friend is aware, Regular Army reservists are not at present required to undertake training but are paid a retainer in recognition of their liability to be called up for service. The rates of reserve pay were reviewed after the war, and no change is at present contemplated.