§ SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if it is his intention to volunteer on the War Office Vote a statement as to the policy to be pursued in reference to the forces in South Africa and the linked battalion system.
§ MR. BRODRICKI am quite ready to make a statement as regards the forces in South Africa, and any other questions which may be raised on the War Office Vote.
§ SIR CHARLES DILKEDoes the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the fact that the Prime Minister early in the session promised a statement on this subject before the end of the session.
§ MR. BRODRICKYes, and I have no doubt that the question will be raised on the War Office Vote to-night. I can then deal with it. That will be the more convenient course.