§ MR. HERBERTasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether there is any truth in the report that has appeared in the papers, to the effect that British officers and men are being allowed to volunteer for service in the Soudan?
§ MR. CHILDERSNo, Sir; I have telegraphed to Sir Archibald Alison, and he informs me that there is no foundation for the report.