§ MR. CUBITT (Surrey, Reigate)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether, in connection with the new arrangements for the commands of volunteer infantry brigades, it is proposed to divide those brigades which are now composed of battalions drawn from more than one regimental district: and, in these joint brigades, what course it is proposed to pursue with regard to members of the brigade staffs other than the brigadier either in the case of division or otherwise.
§ * MR. WYNDHAMThere is no present intention to make the areas of Volunteer brigades coincide with the areas of Regimental Districts. The difficulty suggested by the honourable Member will be dealt with in accordance with the circumstances of each case. In reply to the 912 second paragraph, the duties of Brigade Major will be performed by an officer on the Depôt Staff whenever such an arrangement can be conveniently made.