asked the Secretary of State for War if he has under consideration any scheme providing for the payment, out of public moneys, of contributions under the National Insurance Act of men serving in the Territorial Force or of their employers; and, if so, whether an opportunity will be afforded the House to discuss such a scheme and to submit alternative proposals?

The suggestion has been made from several quarters and is under consideration. My hon. Friend will doubtless have an opportunity of discussing this question in the coming Debate on Army Estimates.