Highland Light Infantry.

HC Deb 05 April 1905 vol 144 cc450-1

MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, with a view to induce Highlanders to join the Highland Light Infantry, he will consider the practicability of grouping the regiment with other Highland regiments with headquarters at Perth.

*MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

The Highland Light Infantry has been open for recruiting in all Scotland for more than three years, and therefore the suggested grouping with other Highland Regiments would not appear likely to affect the recruiting in any respect.

MR. WEIR

Is there not a difficulty in getting Highlanders to enlist?

*MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

I am informed that a large number of Highlanders do join in the Lowlands.

MR. WEIR

A few days ago the right hon. Gentleman said the majority were Lowlanders!

*MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

No, of the recruits obtained in the Lowlands the great majority are Highlanders.