§ MR. LYELL (Dorsetshire, East)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that dining tents which for the last twelve years have always been provided for Militia battalions, have lately been refused, and in view of the discomfort caused by compelling Militiamen to eat in the small tents in which they have to sleep and keep and clean all their uniforms, accoutrements, and arms, he will reconsider his decision, so as to prevent any prejudicial effect on recruiting for the Militia.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER,) Belfast, W.Will the hon. Member kindly refer to my reply to a similar Question† put yesterday by the hon. Member for Dewsbury?
§ MR. COURTENAY WARNER (Staffordshire, Lichfield)Is it the intention of the War Office to give men who have absolutely no knowledge of Militia matters entire control over the recruiting?
§ [The answer was inaudible.]
§ † See page 173.