§ MR. CHARLES HOBHOUSE (Bristol, E.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, how many mounted infantry battalions there are in South Africa; and by what means their strength is maintained.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, GuildfordThere are at present six mounted infantry battalions in South Africa; they are made up of companies from the infantry battalions in South Africa.
§ MR. CHARLES HOBHOUSEWill the right hon. Gentleman answer the last part of my Question?
§ MR. BRODRICKI have said the men are drafted from the infantry battalions in South Africa.
§ MR. CHARLES HOBHOUSEIs the strength of the mounted battalions maintained by drafts from England?
§ MR. BRODRICKThe drafts come from the battalions in the ordinary course.
§ MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL (Oldham)Are any mounted infantry recruits sent out from this country?
§ MR. BRODRICKNo, Sir.