HC Deb 24 May 1901 vol 94 cc1110-1
MR. PEEL () Manchester, S.

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to a speech made by Lord Roberts to the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars at Badminton on 20th May, and whether it is to be understood that the Imperial Yeomanry are to be trained to act for the future as cavalry or as mounted infantry. ‡ See preceding volume, page 1138.

MR. BRODRICK

I have fully explained the future position of the Imperial Yeomanry. It is probable that cavalry drill will undergo some modifications in the future.

MR. PEEL

Will the right hon. Gentleman kindly say whether the Yeomanry will be armed with swords?

MR. BRODRICK

No; they will, as I have explained, not carry swords, but rifles.