§ MR. DIMSDALEasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether he is now prepared to state the precise period fixed for the commencement of the Autumn Manœuvres?
§ MR. CARDWELLSir, the subject has been very fully and carefully considered. The latest information up to this day enables me to say that there is no reason connected either with the harvest, or with the convenience of the Auxiliary Forces who are going to take part in the Manœuvres, why the original date should be altered. The principal question has been that of Wilton Fair, which is held on the 12th of September. This is not quite settled, but as far as I am informed, it appears that if the present arrangements are, adhered to the roads leading to Wilton can be cleared in time to provide for the arrival and departure of the sheep.