asked the Minister for Defence if he will state whether, in view of recent increases in pay and allowances to members of the Regular Army, it is proposed to increase the annual grants payable to officers, N.C.Os. and men of the First Line Reserve.

It is not proposed to increase the amounts of the annual grants payable to officers, N.C.Os. and men of the Reserve—First Line. The rates of pay and allowances applicable to officers and soldiers of the Forces as from the 1st September, 1949, will, however, also apply as from the same date to officers, N.C.Os. and men of the Reserve—First Line—during periods of annual training, courses of instruction, etc.