HC Deb 30 June 1896 vol 42 c394
MR. BROOKFIELD () Sussex, Rye

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether he can state what is the total number of Imperial troops now serving in South Africa, and what proportion is available for service in the field?

*THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

The general officer commanding in South Africa, has at present the full disposal, for any duty he may think desirable, of 5,230 Imperial troops of all ranks. This figure does not include a battalion now under orders for South Africa from Malta.