HC Deb 08 March 1898 vol 54 cc973-4
SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucester, Forest of Dean)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War what is the strength of the 1st Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment in the Mediterranean; what number of men have less than one year's service; and what proportion are recruits with less than six months' service?

MR. POWELL-WILLIAMS

Perhaps I may be allowed to answer this Question. The strength of the 1st Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment at Gibraltar is 560 warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men; of these 172 have less than one year's service, out of whom 15 have less than six months' service.

MAJOR RASCH

Is this one of the battalions first for active service in the event of war?

MR. POWELL-WILLIAMS

I believe not.