eight hundred and ninety-six to the thirtieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, both inclusive; and
- (b.) Elsewhere in Europe, inclusive of Malta, also in the West Indies and America, from the thirty-first day of July one thousand eight hundred and ninety-six to the thirty-first day of July one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, both inclusive; and
- (c.) Elsewhere, whether within or without Her Majesty's dominions, from the thirty-first day of December one thousand eight hundred and ninety-six to the thirty-first day of December one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, both inclusive;
and the day from which the Army Act is continued in any place by this Act is in relation to that place referred to in this Act as the commencement of this Act.
(2.) The Army Act, while in force, shall apply to persons subject to military law, whether within or without Her Majesty's dominions.
(3.) A person subject to military law shall not be exempted from the provisions of the Army Act by reason only that the number of the forces for the time being in the service of Her Majesty, exclusive of the marine forces, is either greater or less than the number herein-before mentioned.
Prices in respect of billeting. 3. There shall be paid to the keeper of a victualling house for accommodation provided by him in pursuance of the Army Act the prices specified in the schedule to this Act.
Explanation of 56 & 57 Vict. c.52. s. 1 4. For removing doubts it is declared that the things which may be done under or in pursuance of section one of the Madras and Bombay Armies Act, 1893, may be done either within or without the presidencies of Madras and Bombay respectively.
SCHEDULE.
| Accommodation to be provided. | Maximum Price. |
|---|---|
| Lodging and attendance for soldier where hot meal furnished. | Fourpence per night. |
| Hot meal as specified in Part I. of the Second Schedule to the Army Act. | One shilling and three-pence halfpenny each. |
| Breakfast as so specified | One penny halfpenny each. |
| Where no hot meal furnished, lodging and attendance, and candles, vinegar, salt, and the use of fire, and the necessary utensils for dressing and eating his meat. | Fourpence per day. |
| Ten pounds of oats, twelve pounds of hay, and eight pounds of straw per day for each horse. | One shilling and nine-pence per day. |
| Lodging and attendance for officer | Two shillings per night. |
Note.- An officer shall pay for his food.
