§ SIR CARNE RASCHTo ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the propriety of excepting such battalions from absorption as have been up to strength since the date of their formation, and are in a high state of efficiency, such as the Royal Fusiliers; whether the reduction will proceed simultaneously in each regiment; and whether officers of the reduced battalions will 717 have the option of transfer to other corps.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Arnold-Forster.) The whole question as to the manner in which the reductions mentioned will be carried out is now receiving careful consideration; and while any suggestions of my hon. and gallant friend will naturally receive attention, it is not possible for me at the present moment to reply definitely to this or similar Questions.