§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether the despatches with reference to the disaster to the Imperial Yeomanry at Lindley have yet reached the War Office, or, if they have not arrived, at about what date may they be expected.
§ *THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. WYNDHAM,) DoverI am not prepared to answer questions as to the arrival or non-arrival of particular despatches. Except for telegraphic news, we have received no information as to any recent operations in South Africa.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLIs Lindley a recent operation, about which no despatch has been received?
§ *MR. WYNDHAMThe hon. Gentleman is endeavouring to elicit an answer which I have said. I am not prepared to give. I am not prepared to discuss the 1455 arrival or non-arrival of despatches on particular operations.