§ MR. TOTTENHAMasked the Secretary of State for War, How many recruits are now at the depot of the Rifle Brigade, and what number is the 2nd battalion which is at home in excess of its establishment; and, how it is proposed to feed the three battalions abroad from one battalion at home, and a depot under its establishment, according to the last monthly Return?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONOn Saturday last there were 15 recruits at drill at the depôt of the Rifle Brigade, and the 2nd Battalion had on the same day 62 rank and file in excess of its establishment. The three battalions abroad are at present above their establishment; and should more men be required to feed them than may be available with the battalion at home at the depot, there are a large number of men belonging to this regiment in the Army Reserve.