HC Deb 06 February 1893 vol 8 c550
MR. ARTHUR O'CONNOR

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether a memorial from the inhabitants of Lifford has been received by him relating to the question of billeting the Donegal Militia (5th Battalion Ennus-killen Fusiliers); and, if so, whether he has decided upon billeting the regiment this year, or putting it under canvas?

*MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

I have not received the memorial referred to. According to present arrangements, the battalion will be encamped at Lifford. There are so many objections to billeting troops during training that the practice is avoided whenever possible; and there is good camping ground available at Lifford.