COLONEL NORTHsaid he wished to ask the Under Secretary for War what force of artillery was to proceed to India, and whether or not they are to take guns, ammunition, and horses, and if not, to state the reasons; also what staff of artillery is to command and direct this force?
§ SIR JOHN RAMSDENsaid, it was intended to send out to India six companies of foot artillery and two troops of horse artillery. They were not to take out either guns or ammunition, as the arsenals of India were amply supplied, and it was desirable that the men should be sent out as speedily as possible, without the delay which would be caused by sending out guns and ammunition with them. With regard to the latter portion of the hon. and gallant Gentleman's question, it referred to a matter of military organization, respecting which he hoped the inquiry would not be pressed.