HC Deb 21 July 1882 vol 272 cc1221-2
SIR BALDWYN LEIGHTON

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is intended to despatch some of the Household Cavalry to Egypt in case cavalry are sent; and, in that case, what reduction would be made in the weight of the men's accoutrements?

MR. CHILDERS

In reply to the hon. Baronet, I have to say that, pending Her Majesty's approval, I could not state the composition of the force going to the Mediterranean garrisons. Should any portion of the Household Cavalry be sent the weight of their accoutrements will be considerably reduced.

SIR WILFRID LAWSON

said, he thought the right hon. Gentleman the Secretary of State for War alluded to some expedition being got ready. Last week the Prime Minister informed him that we were not at war with anyone. Were we at war with anyone now, or not?

MR. CHILDERS

The answer I gave was that, pending Her Majesty's approval, I could not state the composition of the force which was going to the Mediterranean garrisons. Beyond that I have nothing to say.

SIR WILFRID LAWSON

My Question to the right hon. Gentleman was this:—With reference to what the Prime Minister said last week, that we were not at war with anyone, are we now at war with anyone, or are we not?

MR. CHILDERS

If the hon. Baronet waits till Monday he will have full information.