§ MR. H. D. GREENEI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether annual musketry drills are enforced upon the Yeomanry without provision by the Government of ranges or the cost of transport to ranges; whether, as in the case of Shrewsbury, the squadron officers have themselves to incur all the 1470 expenses in connection with the use of the ranges fired on, and also the cost of transport of the men to and fro; and whether this can be remedied or removed by the provision of suitable ranges or otherwise.
§ * MR. WYNDHAMYeomanry corps are expected to provide for the hire of ranges out of the contingent allowance of £3 a man given for efficiency in drills and musketry. Further, a sum of 3s 6d. is allowed for each man who makes himself efficient, to meet expenses in attending at the range. I am informed that the Shropshire Yeomanry are sending a statement of their case to the War Office. If so, it will be considered when it is received.