§ MAJOR RASCH (Essex, Chelmsford)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the South African Constabulary were embarked per steamship I "Aurania" on Friday for the front, without arms and uniform, and totally undrilled.
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINThese 900 men of the South African Constabulary, like other detachments of the force sent from this country, will be attested on their arrival, and will then be provided with arms and uniform, and will be trained under the personal superintendence of Major-General Baden-Powell. A certain number of them have already served in the Army and Militia. These, and all other arrangements in connection with this force, have been made in strict accordance with General Baden-Powell's wishes and requirements.
§ MR. LOUGH (Islington, W.)What will be the total strength of the Constabulary force when this contingent arrives?
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINI cannot now state with certainty what the total number will be when this contingent arrives in South Africa, but of course the hon. Member is aware what the strength of the force is to be eventually. I believe 293 that over 2,000 have been attested in this I country.