29 JANUARY 1916, Page 12

THE V.T.C. AND THE MILITARY SERVICE BILL.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] Sne,—With the passing of the Army Bill presumably sufficient soldiers will eventually be available both for home defence and foreign service. What will then be the position of the V.T.C. ? Official recognition would seem to be beyond the bounds of possibility, and, indeed, will not the very raison &tire of the corps have ceased to exist ? This is a question which is, I think, exercising the minds of many others besides myself.—I am, Sir,

&c.. A Mmswe OF THE V.T.C. [We deal with this letter in our leading columns.—ED. Spectator.]