The British Government. considers that the time has now arrived when tS) military. preparations should be more up-to-date, This fs one of the main points in 2 memorandum issued to-day by the Steretary of State for. War, Viscount Hollsham, "in connection with the army Estimates.
The Estimates provide for an additional expenditure of 23,850,000 as compared with lest year, bringing the total to £43.500.000.
They also provide for an additions) personnel of 2700, making the total 1523200.
Part of Long-Term Polley his memorandum, Lord Hailsham points out. that despite the substantial tnerease. recorded, the Estimates are still nearly 21,000,000 less' than they were in 1025.
"To "make Britain's military preparations more up-to-date, provision has. been made in the Estimates x: Dart of @ programme that will extend Sver 'a period of several years.
Lord Hailsham mentions barrack accommodation and more. intensive training of the regular and territorial armies as matters receiving particular attention.
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