Many thanks for the replies.
I would agree that the badges are RE and Leeds Pals.
The gentleman shown is in fact William Henry Huitson as advised.
The youngster is believed to be his son wearing his father's cap. No doubt research may show that William may have enlisted in the Leeds Pals and transfered to the RE.
The enquiry was posted on behalf of a third party with a common ancestor, hence my lack of basic information at the time of posting. My apologies for the lack in my initial research.

Regards.