HC Deb 02 April 1908 vol 187 c664
MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY (St. Andrews Burghs)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can now inform the House what proportion of the staff of the Artillery Militia are to be abolished in the different ranks under the new regime.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE,) Haddington

There will be a total decrease in the staff of the Artillery Militia of thirty sergeant-majors, 422 staff sergeants and sergeants, 166 other ranks. These must either be absorbed in the Regular Garrison Artillery, or, if suitable, used as permanent staff in the Territorial Artillery. Further it is possible that some of them may be utilised as permanent staff for the Reserve Field Artillery.