§ SIR SAMUEL SCOTT (Marylebone, W.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State 464 for War whether the new cavalry of the Territorial Army are to be trained as cavalry or mounted infantry; and, if the former, will he explain the utility of a sword-bayonet as a weapon for a cavalry soldier,
§ MR. HALDANEThe Cavalry of the Territorial Army will have to be trained to perform such essential cavalry functions as are necessary for home defence. As I have already stated, I am not yet in a position to say whether the performance of these duties will necessitate any alteration in the arms now carried by the Imperial Yeomanry.
§ MAJOR SEELYWill the right hon. Gentleman consider, in view of the fact that the only possible reinforcement of the Cavalry in time of war will be the Yeomanry, it will be as well to arm both with the same weapon?
§ MR. HALDANEThat will be considered.