HC Deb 05 June 1905 vol 147 c700
MR. LAMBERT (Devonshire, South Molton)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he can now state when he proposes to commence enlistment of the foreign and home-service armies respectively.

MR. LAMBERT

I beg also to ask the Secretary of State for War when it is proposed to merge the Militia into the short-service Army; and how are the wishes of the Militia officers and men to be ascertained.

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

I regret that I am not yet in a position to give the hon. Member any further information in reference to the points raised in these Questions.

MR. LAMBERT

When does the right hon. Gentleman expect to be in a position to give information?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

Very shortly, I hope.