HC Deb 10 August 1871 vol 208 c1318
MAJOR ARBUTHNOT

asked the Secretary of State for War, From what source it is proposed to obtain 375 Gunners, being the difference between 303 (the number at the depôts above twenty years of age, and otherwise available for service in India), and 678 (the number required for India) this autumn?

MR. CARDWELL

said: The number of gunners above 20 years of age required for service in India will be drawn by volunteers proportionately from each Brigade at home, such Brigades receiving from the depôt an equal number of recruits under 20 in exchange.