HC Deb 04 May 1903 vol 121 cc1192-5
MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will grant the Return respecting the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Army Corps which appears on to-day's Notice Paper.

The Return referred to is as follows—

Army (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Army Corps,—Address for Return showing the

1st Army Corps.
Unit. Number of effective soldiers with the Colours, excluding recruits under 6 months' service, sick, deserters, and prisoners. Nominal peace establishment. Horses.
Strength. Establishment.
1st Cavalry Brigade
Artillery (by Batteries):
Horse
Field
Infantry:
First Division:
1st Brigade
2nd Brigade
Second Division:
3rd Brigade
4th Brigade
Third Division:
5th Brigade
6th Brigade
And similarly for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Army Corps.

composition and effective strength of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Army Corps upon any particular day in April, 1903, in the following form:—

LORD STANLEY

I have already promised a Return, which is being prepared, covering almost the same ground as the hon. Member's proposal, and I cannot put the military authorities to the trouble of preparing two returns. The Return will be presented as a Command Paper.

MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL

When will this Return be presented?

LORD STANLEY

I cannot say for certain, but I will use my utmost endeavour to expedite it as much as possible.

MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL

Is the noble Lord aware that the specific Return for which I am asking was promised by the Secretary for War not later than the 1st May. Can we have it in a day or two?

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order. The noble Lord has said he will do his best to expedite it.