Territorial Camps In these days of not always discriminating public
economy it is easy for Mr. Will Thorne to score a debating point against the Govermnent by contrasting the decision to spend £900,000 on Territorial camps with the with- drawal of money from housing. But the point is not a real one. Last year's cut on the summer camps was a measure which impaired the efficiency of the Territorial' Army and discouraged recruitment. Since no one suggests that this important volunteer Force should be abolished—it is worth remembering that of all forms of expenditure on armaments this is the least costly in proportion to results attained—it must • receive that minimum of financial support which is necessary to its existence. There is plenty of room for considerable economies in the defence services; but it is the fatally easy line of least resistance to lop off an essential part of the training of Territorials—and thus create the discouraging idea that the War Office does not take their public-spirited service seriously.
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