HC Deb 23 July 1903 vol 126 cc66-7
Sir THOMAS DEWAR

To ask the Secretary of State for War if he will state how many Volunteers are in the employment of the Government in a † See (4) Debates, cxxv., 1440. civil capacity; and what percentage have been granted permission to attend camps of instruction during the current year.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrick.) This information could only be obtained by sending circular letters round to every Government Department calling for Returns, and I hesitate to call for special Returns in this matter