Estimates (Cost Per Head)

Mr. C. ROBERTS
asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he will state what is the cost to the country per head for a Territorial soldier, including officers, and for a soldier, including officers, in the Regular Army, including the Militia?

Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS
As regards the Territorial Army, the hon. Member will find at the foot of page 38 of the Army Estimates just published a table----------
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It is essential that there should be a number of officers of these ranks on half pay at any time in order to provide a field of selection for appointments falling vacant.