HC Deb 23 March 1905 vol 143 c947
*COLONEL LEGGE (St. George's, Hanover Square)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the British force in Egypt, which has lately been reduced, is about to be again increased by four companies of infantry.

MR. BROMLEY DAVENPORT

Yes, Sir. The establishment of the battalions stationed in Egypt is reduced under the Army Estimates for 1905–6, and the four companies are sent to make good the difference in the numbers of the British force caused by this reduction.

*COLONEL LEGGE

Is there no increase in the garrison?

MR. BROMLEY DAVENPORT

The number of men is the same.

MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

Is there not a large increase of expense?

MR. BROMLEY DAVENPORT

No increase at all. It is simply a transfer from the Mediterranean garrisons.