§ MAJOR ARBUTHNOTasked the Secretary of State for War, What steps 1318 he has taken, or is about to take, in fulfilment of the promise made by him, that a complete and searching inquiry should be made into the organisation and efficiency of the various branches of the Royal Artillery?
§ MR. CARDWELLsaid: The step I have taken, Sir, with regard to the Artillery service is this—Immediately after the discussion in this House, I requested the Adjutant General to communicate on the subject with the Director of Artillery and Deputy Adjutant General of Artillery, and be ready to discuss the question with me when the diminished pressure of Parliamentary Business shall enable me to devote sufficient attention to it.