MR. PRICEasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether there is any truth in a rumour which is current in certain parts of the country to the effect that the Militia Reserve is to be called upon to take part in the Summer and Autumn Manœuvres of the present year; and, whether he is aware that this rumour has had a prejudicial effect in the recruiting for the Militia Reserve?
MR. GATHORNE HARDYThere is no truth, Sir, in the rumour alluded to, nor has it been heard of in the War Department till now. Up to the present time there has been no falling off in the numbers of the Militia Reserve.