HC Deb 13 May 1907 vol 174 cc610-1
MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, whether in consideration of the fact that in Artillery Militia the rank and file have had no opportunity for mounted training, he will take steps to afford it to them, or whether he intends the present personnel to be replenished by another class of recruit.

MR. HALDANE

It will not be possible this year to afford facilities for mounted training to men of Garrison Artillery Militia units not allocated to Coast Defences. A circular will shortly be issued explaining the new terms of service which will be offered to men new serving in the Royal Garrison Artillery Militia.

MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

Am I to take it the Militia Artillery are to be made field artillery?

MR. HALDANE

Yes, that is so.