HC Deb 26 July 1877 vol 235 cc1859-60
COLONEL NAGHTEN

asked the Secretary of State for War, If it is a fact that the 37th Regiment has been called upon to supply men to other regiments than its linked battalion, and that more than 100 men of that regiment have received bounty to volunteer, and have embarked for foreign service this week; whether, in time of peace, it is intended that regiments should be made up to their strength by such means; and, whether this demand for men arises from there being so many youths in regiments at Aldershot unfit for active service?

MR. GATHORNE HARDY

My hon. and gallant Friend's Question has been entirely altered since he first gave Notice of it. It is not the fact that this regiment has been called upon to supply men to any other regiment than its linked battalion, nor have any of the men embarked; nor, so far as I am aware, are any going to do so.

MR. H. B. SAMUELSON

asked the right hon. Gentleman, Whether the troops already despatched, and those about to be sent to the Mediterranean, have been provided with the regulation light helmets and light clothing for the Mediterranean and India?

MR. GATHORNE HARDY

Of course, Sir, the regulations have been observed.