§ MAJOR SEELY (Isle of Wight)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can give an undertaking that no Militia or Volunteer battalion, battery, or company shall be disbanded during the recess.
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERI am not prepared to give an undertaking which would have the effect of preventing the Army Council from taking action which is strictly within their competence and which they consider to be in the interests of the service.
§ MAJOR SEELYAre we to understand that the Secretary for War will not disband any units in consequence of the new policy laid down in the circular?
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERNo units will be disbanded except on grounds absolutely satisfactory to the Army Council on the recommendation of the general officer commanding the district.
§ MAJOR SEELYIt will have nothing, to do with foreign service?
[No Answer was returned.]