§ MR. ELLIOT (Durham)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War if he will consider the advisability of bringing the city and county of Durham into close connection with the territorial regiment, by establishing barracks at at the city of Durham which might contain the depots of the Durham Light Infantry and the permanent staff of one or both Militia battalions?
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe Durham Light Infantry and the Northumberland Fusiliers now have a double depot at Newcastle, which would have to be broken up if effect were given to the suggestion of the honourable Member. In view of the advantages afforded by double as compared with single depots the Secretary of State cannot assent to a proposal which would involve the breaking up of a double depot.