HC Deb 03 June 1867 vol 187 cc1489-90
COLONEL HAMLYN FANE

said, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, Whether, with reference to the Camps of Aldershot, Colchester, &c., it is his intention to carry into effect that part of the Recruiting Commission which recommends— That when the drill season is over the troops should be dispersed throughout the country that they may be seen by and mix with the masses of their countrymen and act as recruiting centres during the winter?

SIR JOHN PAKINGTON

In reply to the Question, Sir, I have to say that I am now waiting for the receipt of the Returns as to the nature of the barrack accommodation in various parts of the country, and I shall therefore feel obliged if my hon. and gallant Friend will be kind enough to repeat his Question on a future day. But I will take this opportunity to reply to several inquiries as to the time when the Army Estimates would be brought forward. I hope to be able to bring forward the regular Army Estimates on Thursday next. I beg also to give notice that I shall move Votes 13 and 14 first, on account of their very great importance.