§ *SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the present position of the Army Reserve, and the effect on the numbers of the reserve of the new proposals for the re-engagement of time-expired men.
§ MR. BRODRICKThe strength of the First-Class Army Reserve on the 1st November was estimated at 46,000. The precise number will be ascertainable when the men on gratuity furlough are re-transferred to the reserve. The number of men who have rejoined the colours is approximately 600.