§ MR. LAMBERT (Devonshire, South Molton)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he will state the effective strength of the First, Second, and Third Army Corps respectively, with proper cavalry divisions and admixture of reservists, that are ready at any moment to be sent abroad.
LORD STANLEYAs my right hon. friend has already explained to the House, returns of this character cannot be obtained without calling for detailed information from the Districts, an extra labour which he does not feel justified in throwing upon the officers concerned. When my right hon. friend introduces the Estimates next year he will make a full statement of our position.
§ MR. LAMBERTCan the noble Lord give us no information at all?
LORD STANLEYI have said that my right hon. friend will give the information when he introduces his Estimates next year.